About Unit Conversion
Unit conversion is the process of converting a measurement from one unit to another within the same measurement system or between different systems. This tool supports both the metric (SI) and imperial measurement systems.
Supported Categories
- Length: Kilometers, meters, miles, feet, inches, and more
- Weight/Mass: Kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces, stones
- Temperature: Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin
- Volume: Liters, gallons, cups, tablespoons
- Area: Square meters, acres, hectares, square feet
- Speed: m/s, km/h, mph, knots
- Time: Years, days, hours, minutes, seconds
Common Conversions
| From | To | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 1.60934 km | mi × 1.60934 |
| 1 kg | 2.20462 lbs | kg × 2.20462 |
| °C to °F | °F | (°C × 9/5) + 32 |
| 1 gallon | 3.78541 L | gal × 3.78541 |
Tips for Accurate Conversions
- Double-check which unit system you're working with
- US and UK gallons are different (1 UK gallon ≈ 1.2 US gallons)
- Temperature conversions are not linear—use the correct formula
- For scientific work, be mindful of significant figures