Unit Converter
Convert between different units of measurement including length, weight, and temperature.
How to Use the Unit Converter?
Select a category, enter a value, choose source and target units, then convert.
Supported Unit Categories
Length Conversions
| Unit | Symbol | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Kilometer | km | 1,000 m |
| Meter | m | 1 m |
| Centimeter | cm | 0.01 m |
| Millimeter | mm | 0.001 m |
| Mile | mi | 1,609.34 m |
| Yard | yd | 0.9144 m |
| Foot | ft | 0.3048 m |
| Inch | in | 0.0254 m |
Weight Conversions
| Unit | Symbol | Kilograms |
|---|---|---|
| Metric Ton | t | 1,000 kg |
| Kilogram | kg | 1 kg |
| Gram | g | 0.001 kg |
| Pound | lb | 0.453592 kg |
| Ounce | oz | 0.0283495 kg |
Temperature Conversions
Temperature conversions use the following formulas:
- Celsius to Fahrenheit: (°C × 9/5) + 32 = °F
- Fahrenheit to Celsius: (°F - 32) × 5/9 = °C
- Celsius to Kelvin: °C + 273.15 = K
- Kelvin to Celsius: K - 273.15 = °C
Common Conversion Examples
- Height: 6 feet = 1.83 meters
- Distance: 1 mile = 1.61 kilometers
- Weight: 1 pound = 0.45 kilograms
- Temperature: 32°F = 0°C = 273.15K
- Cooking: 1 cup = 240 milliliters
Measurement Systems
- Metric System: Used worldwide, based on powers of 10
- Imperial System: Used primarily in the US and UK
- SI Units: International standard for scientific measurements
- Customary Units: Traditional units still used in some regions
Practical Applications
- Travel: Convert distances and temperatures for international travel
- Cooking: Convert recipe measurements between systems
- Shopping: Compare product sizes and weights
- Science: Convert between different measurement units
- Construction: Convert building measurements and materials
- Health: Convert body measurements and medication dosages