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Professional-grade metric to imperial converter, temperature conversion calculator, and engineering unit converter trusted by students, engineers, scientists, and professionals worldwide. Convert length, weight, area, volume, energy, power, speed, pressure, data storage, and 25+ specialized measurement categories instantly.

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Complete Measurement Conversion Suite

Professional unit conversion tools for every scientific, engineering, academic, and everyday measurement need. From basic metric to imperial conversions to advanced scientific calculations.

Length & Distance Converter

Convert between all length measurements: meters to feet, inches to centimeters, kilometers to miles, yards to meters, millimeters to inches, and 50+ other length units. Perfect for construction, engineering, and everyday measurements.

Popular Length Conversions:
Feet to Meters Inches to CM Miles to KM Yards to Meters
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Weight & Mass Converter

Accurate weight conversions between kilograms to pounds, grams to ounces, stones to kilograms, tons to pounds, and 40+ mass units. Essential for cooking, fitness, shipping, and scientific calculations.

Popular Weight Conversions:
Pounds to KG Ounces to Grams Stones to KG Tons to Pounds
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Temperature Converter

Convert between Celsius to Fahrenheit, Kelvin to Celsius, Rankine temperature scales, and more. Perfect for weather, cooking, scientific research, and international temperature conversions.

Popular Temperature Conversions:
°C to °F °F to °C Kelvin to °C °C to Kelvin
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Area Converter

Convert square meters to square feet, acres to hectares, square inches to square centimeters, and 30+ area measurements. Essential for real estate, construction, landscaping, and land surveying.

Popular Area Conversions:
Sq Ft to Sq M Acres to Hectares Sq M to Sq Ft Sq In to Sq CM
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Volume & Capacity Converter

Convert liters to gallons, milliliters to fluid ounces, cubic meters to cubic feet, and 45+ volume units. Perfect for cooking, chemistry, engineering, and liquid measurements.

Popular Volume Conversions:
Liters to Gallons ML to FL OZ Cups to ML Gallons to Liters
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Speed & Velocity Converter

Convert kilometers per hour to miles per hour, meters per second to feet per second, knots to mph, and 25+ speed units. Essential for automotive, aviation, marine, and physics calculations.

Popular Speed Conversions:
KMH to MPH M/S to FT/S Knots to MPH MPH to KMH
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Advanced Scientific & Engineering Converters

Specialized unit conversion tools for professional engineers, scientists, researchers, and technical applications requiring precision calculations.

Energy Converter

Joules, calories, kilowatt-hours, BTU, electron volts, and 20+ energy units.

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Power Converter

Watts, horsepower, BTU/hour, kilowatts, and 15+ power measurement units.

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Pressure Converter

Pascal, PSI, bar, atmosphere, torr, and 18+ pressure measurement units.

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Data Storage Converter

Bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes, and digital storage units.

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How to Use Our Professional Unit Conversion Tool

Step-by-step guide to accurate metric to imperial conversions, temperature calculations, and scientific unit conversions for students, engineers, and professionals.

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Select Your Measurement Category

Choose from 25+ specialized categories including length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, energy, power, pressure, data storage, and advanced scientific measurements. Each category contains dozens of specific units.

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Choose Source and Target Units

Select from comprehensive dropdown menus featuring metric units (meters, kilograms, Celsius), imperial units (feet, pounds, Fahrenheit), and specialized scientific units. Our database includes 1000+ measurement units.

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Enter Your Value

Input any number including decimals, fractions, or scientific notation. Our converter supports unlimited precision calculations with up to 15 decimal places for professional-grade accuracy required in engineering and scientific applications.

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Get Instant Results

View precise converted values instantly with real-time updates as you type. No delays, refresh required, or page reloads. Results include conversion formulas, calculation steps, and alternative unit suggestions.

Advanced Conversion Features

Scientific Precision

NIST-standard conversion factors with 15 decimal place accuracy. Perfect for engineering calculations, scientific research, and professional applications requiring exact measurements.

Bulk Conversion Tables

Generate comprehensive conversion tables for ranges of values. Export results to PDF or Excel for documentation, reports, or reference materials.

Formula Display

View the mathematical formulas and conversion factors used in calculations. Educational feature helps students understand the science behind unit conversions.

Favorites & History

Save frequently used conversions as favorites and access your conversion history. Quick access to common measurements you use regularly.

Mobile Optimized

Fully responsive design works perfectly on smartphones and tablets. Touch-friendly interface with gesture support for easy mobile conversions.

API Integration

Developers can integrate our conversion engine into their applications via REST API. Perfect for building measurement tools and calculators.

Common Unit Conversion Examples & Tables

Quick reference conversion tables and examples for the most frequently searched measurement conversions worldwide.

Length Conversion Quick Reference

From To Multiply by
Feet Meters 0.3048
Inches Centimeters 2.54
Miles Kilometers 1.60934
Yards Meters 0.9144

Weight Conversion Quick Reference

From To Multiply by
Pounds Kilograms 0.453592
Ounces Grams 28.3495
Stones Kilograms 6.35029
Tons (US) Kilograms 907.185

Temperature Conversion Examples

Water Freezing Point 0°C = 32°F = 273.15K
Room Temperature 20°C = 68°F = 293.15K
Body Temperature 37°C = 98.6°F = 310.15K
Water Boiling Point 100°C = 212°F = 373.15K

Temperature Conversion Formulas:

°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
K = °C + 273.15

Volume & Capacity Conversions

From To Multiply by
Gallons (US) Liters 3.78541
Fluid Ounces Milliliters 29.5735
Cups (US) Milliliters 236.588
Pints (US) Liters 0.473176

Understanding Unit Conversion Systems

Learn about the history, science, and practical applications of different measurement systems used worldwide.

Metric System (SI Units)

The International System of Units (SI) is the modern form of the metric system and is the most widely used measurement system globally. Based on seven fundamental units, it provides a coherent system for scientific and everyday measurements.

Base SI Units:

Length
Meter (m)
Mass
Kilogram (kg)
Time
Second (s)
Temperature
Kelvin (K)

Advantages of Metric System:

  • • Base-10 system makes calculations simple
  • • Used by 95% of the world's population
  • • Standard in science and engineering
  • • Easy conversion between units

Imperial System (US Customary)

The Imperial system, also known as US Customary units, is primarily used in the United States. While less common globally, it remains important for everyday measurements in the US and some specific industries worldwide.

Common Imperial Units:

Length
Foot, Inch, Yard, Mile
Weight
Pound, Ounce, Ton
Temperature
Fahrenheit (°F)
Volume
Gallon, Quart, Pint

Imperial System Usage:

  • • Primary system in United States
  • • Used in construction and engineering in US
  • • Aviation industry worldwide uses some imperial units
  • • Historical significance in many measurements

Professional Conversion Tips & Best Practices

Use Appropriate Precision

Match your precision needs to the application. Engineering calculations may require 6+ decimal places, while cooking measurements typically need only 1-2 decimal places for practical use.

Double-Check Critical Measurements

For important calculations in construction, medicine, or engineering, always verify conversions using multiple sources or manual calculations to ensure accuracy and safety.

Learn Common Conversions

Memorize frequently used conversions like 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, and common temperature points to speed up your work and improve efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our unit converter and measurement conversions.

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