Why Do We Need Unit Conversion?
The world primarily uses two major systems of measurement: the Metric System (used by 95% of the world) and the Imperial System (used mainly in the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar). Converting between these systems is essential for travel, science, cooking, and international trade.
[Image of metric vs imperial map]Supported Conversion Types
- Length: Convert meters to feet, kilometers to miles, or inches to centimeters.
- Weight: Essential for cooking and shipping. Convert kilograms to pounds or grams to ounces.
- Temperature: Crucial for travel and science. Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit or Kelvin.
- Volume: Useful for recipes and fuel. Convert liters to gallons or milliliters to cups.
- Data: For tech users. Convert megabytes (MB) to gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB).
Common Conversion Factors
1 Inch = 2.54 Centimeters
1 Mile = 1.609 Kilometers
1 Kilogram = 2.20462 Pounds
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Select Type: Choose the category of measurement (e.g., Length, Weight) from the top dropdown menu.
- Input Value: Type the number you want to convert in the "From" field.
- Select Units: Choose the starting unit (left dropdown) and the target unit (right dropdown).
- View Result: The converted value appears instantly in the "To" field.