How it works
Convert between different units for length, weight, and temperature.
Input query strings and outputs
Use an input name in this page’s URL as ?name=value, and join additional inputs with &. Portable shared links may instead use the compact ?ac= state parameter.
Input query strings
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?category=CategoryChoice · Optional · Default: length
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?value=ValueNumber · Optional · Default: 1
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?fromUnit=From UnitText · Optional · Default: m
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?toUnit=To UnitText · Optional · Default: ft
Outputs
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resultResultText · Primary output
result contains the calculator’s complete rendered result area, including its visible result cards, tables, charts, and messages.
Convert between common units of length, weight, and temperature
Description
The Conversion Calculator is a versatile utility for switching between different systems of measurement. Whether you are following a recipe from another country, checking your height in centimeters, or converting a temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, this tool handles the math for you. It supports the three most common categories: Length, Weight, and Temperature.
Inputs
- Category: Select the type of measurement (Length, Weight, or Temperature).
- Value: The numeric amount you want to convert.
- From/To Unit: Choose the starting unit and the target unit.
Outputs
- Converted Value: The final result in the target units.
Chart
- N/A: This tool provides direct numeric conversion results.
“Good to Know”
- Metric System: Used by most of the world, the metric system is based on powers of 10 (milli, centi, kilo).
- Imperial System: Frequently used in the United States, utilizing units like inches, feet, and pounds.
- Temperature Complexity: Unlike length or weight, temperature conversion (C to F) isn’t a simple multiplier; it involves an offset (32 degrees) and a ratio (5/9).
- Precision: Length and weight conversions are calculated to 4 decimal places, while temperature is shown to 2 decimal places for practical use.
Examples
Example 1: Height
- Input: 1.83 meters to feet
- Output: 6.0039 ft
Example 2: Oven Temperature
- Input: 350 Fahrenheit to Celsius
- Output: 176.67 c
Example 3: Travel Weight
- Input: 23 kilograms to pounds
- Output: 50.7063 lb