What Is Unit Conversion?
Unit conversion is one of those skills that seems simple but is incredibly powerful. Whether you're baking a cake, planning a road trip, or working on a science project, knowing how to convert units can save you time, prevent mistakes, and even make life a little easier.
Handy Conversion Formulas
Here are some common conversions you'll use often:
Length
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
1 meter = 3.28084 feet
Weight
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
1 ounce = 28.3495 grams
Volume
1 liter = 0.264172 gallons
1 cup = 236.588 milliliters
Temperature
Celsius to Fahrenheit: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Fahrenheit to Celsius: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Area
1 square meter = 10.7639 square feet
1 square meter = 0.3025 帖 (Japanese tsubo)