Unit Converter
Convert between different units of measurement quickly and accurately
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About Unit Conversion
Measurement Systems
There are two main systems of measurement used worldwide:
- Metric System: Used by most countries, based on units like meters, grams, and liters
- Imperial System: Primarily used in the United States, based on units like feet, pounds, and gallons
Common Conversion Factors
| Type | Metric Unit | Imperial Unit | Conversion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 1 Centimeter | Inch | 1 cm = 0.3937 in |
| Weight | 1 Kilogram | Pound | 1 kg = 2.2046 lbs |
| Area | 1 Square Meter | Square Foot | 1 m² = 10.764 ft² |
| Volume | 1 Liter | Gallon (US) | 1 L = 0.2642 gal |
| Temperature | °Celsius | °Fahrenheit | °C × 9/5 + 32 = °F |
Practical Usage Tips
- For construction projects, convert between feet and meters accurately
- When cooking, convert between grams and ounces for recipes
- For land measurement, convert between hectares and acres
- When traveling, convert between kilometers and miles
- For weather, convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit