Unit Converter
Convert between different units of measurement instantly
Length Conversions
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Temperature Conversions
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Length & Distance
Convert meters, feet, inches, kilometers, miles, and more
Weight & Mass
Convert kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, and tons
Temperature
Convert Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, and Rankine
Energy & Power
Convert joules, calories, watts, and BTU
- Converting recipe measurements for cooking
- Planning international travel (km to miles)
- Converting body weight between metric and imperial
- Academic and scientific calculations
- Construction and engineering projects
- Converting room dimensions for home improvement
- Sports and fitness tracking
- Shopping and comparing product specifications
Metric vs Imperial
Most of the world uses metric (meters, kilograms), while the US primarily uses imperial (feet, pounds).
Precision
Results are rounded to 6 decimal places for practical use. For scientific calculations, consider more precise tools.
Temperature
Remember that temperature conversions are not linear - they require specific formulas, not just multiplication.
Understanding Unit Conversions
The metric system (SI) is based on powers of 10 and is used globally for science and most countries for daily life. The imperial system is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries.
Converting between systems requires specific conversion factors. For example, 1 meter equals exactly 3.28084 feet, and 1 kilogram equals exactly 2.20462 pounds.
Our converter provides results with high precision, but for everyday use, rounding to 2-3 decimal places is usually sufficient. Scientific applications may require higher precision.
Temperature conversions use exact formulas: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32, and volume conversions account for differences between US and Imperial gallons.