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Complete Unit Conversion Guide: Master Any Measurement
Learn how to convert between different units of measurement accurately and efficiently. This comprehensive guide covers all the common conversion types with practical examples and helpful tips.
Length Conversions
Common Length Conversions
| From | To | Multiply By |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | Centimeters | 2.54 |
| Feet | Meters | 0.3048 |
| Miles | Kilometers | 1.60934 |
Example: To convert 5 feet to meters: 5 × 0.3048 = 1.524 meters
Weight Conversions
Common Weight Units
- • Pounds to Kilograms
- • Ounces to Grams
- • Tons to Metric Tons
Quick Reference
- 1 lb = 0.453592 kg
- 1 oz = 28.3495 g
- 1 ton = 0.907185 metric tons
Temperature Conversions
Temperature Conversion Formulas
Celsius to Fahrenheit
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Example: 20°C = 68°F
Fahrenheit to Celsius
°C = (°F - 32) × 5/9
Example: 68°F = 20°C
Area Conversions
Common Area Conversions
- ✓ Square feet to square meters
- ✓ Acres to hectares
- ✓ Square miles to square kilometers
Tip: When converting areas, remember to square the conversion factor for length.
Volume Conversions
Liquid Volume
- • Gallons to Liters
- • Fluid Ounces to Milliliters
- • Cups to Milliliters
Cubic Measures
- • Cubic feet to cubic meters
- • Cubic inches to cubic centimeters
- • Cubic yards to cubic meters
Speed Conversions
Speed Conversion Examples
| From | To | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| MPH | KPH | × 1.60934 |
| KPH | MPH | × 0.621371 |
| Knots | MPH | × 1.15078 |
Time Conversions
Time Units
- • Seconds to Minutes
- • Minutes to Hours
- • Hours to Days
- • Days to Weeks
- • Weeks to Months
- • Months to Years
Common Conversion Factors
Important: Memorize these common conversion factors for quick calculations.
Metric Prefixes
- • Kilo (k) = × 1000
- • Centi (c) = × 0.01
- • Milli (m) = × 0.001
Common Ratios
- • 1 mile = 5280 feet
- • 1 pound = 16 ounces
- • 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters
Tips for Accurate Conversions
Best Practices
- Always write down the units
- Double-check your conversion factors
- Use our unit converter for accuracy
- Round to appropriate decimal places
- Verify your answer makes sense
Remember: When in doubt, use our online unit converter for guaranteed accuracy!
Emily Thompson
Conversion & Measurement Expert
Emily is a measurement specialist with over 8 years of experience in engineering and education. She specializes in making unit conversions simple and accessible for everyone.
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