Converting Units

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Converting Units

How do I convert metric to U.S units and vise versa (kilograms to pounds, meters to feet, centimeters to inches, liters to gallons, etc.)? How do I convert Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit? How many pints are in a gallon? How do I convert square feet to square inches?

• You will find lots of useful information in the Conversions and Equivalents pages of the almanac, including Fahrenheit and Celsius (Centigrade) Scales , Metric to U.S. equivalents and Conversion Factors for many U.S. and metric measurements. A "conversion factor" is a number you multiply by to switch from one unit to the other.
• Try our on-line conversion calculator where you can calculate:
  • Length/Distance
  • Area
  • Length/Distance
  • Volume
  • Temperature
  • Cooking
  • Time

For help setting up unit conversion problems and doing the math, see these tips from Dr. Math on

• Unit Conversions
• Unit Conversions ­ Metric System
• Converting Square Feet to Square Yards
• Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit
• See also this short Unit Conversions Tutorial.

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