What is a Unit Converter?
A unit converter is a tool that translates a measurement expressed in one unit into its equivalent in another unit. The world uses two primary measurement systems — the metric system (SI), used by most countries, and the imperial / US customary system, still used widely in the United States, the UK for some purposes, and in trade contexts globally. Converting between them — kilograms to pounds, kilometres to miles, Celsius to Fahrenheit — is a daily need for students, travellers, engineers, cooks, and fitness enthusiasts.
This converter supports ten categories and over 200 unit pairs. Every result includes the conversion formula so you understand how the number was derived, not just what it is. All calculations run in your browser — no data is sent to any server. The calculator also supports an embeddable iframe widget so bloggers, teachers, and developers can embed any category on their own website with a single line of HTML.
Conversion Formulas Reference
LENGTH
1 foot = 30.48 cm
1 mile = 1.60934 km
1 yard = 0.9144 m
1 nautical mile = 1.852 km
WEIGHT
1 lb = 0.453592 kg
1 oz = 28.3495 g
1 stone = 6.35029 kg
1 metric tonne = 1000 kg
TEMPERATURE
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
K = °C + 273.15
AREA
1 acre = 4,046.86 m²
1 sq ft = 0.092903 m²
1 sq mile = 2.58999 km²
VOLUME
1 US gallon = 3.78541 litres
1 fl oz (US) = 29.5735 ml
1 cup (US) = 236.588 ml
SPEED
1 knot = 1.852 km/h
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
PRESSURE
1 atm = 101,325 Pa
1 psi = 6,894.76 Pa
1 mmHg = 133.322 Pa
TIME
1 day = 86,400 s
1 year ≈ 31,536,000 s (365 days)
ENERGY
1 kWh = 3,600,000 J
1 BTU = 1,055.06 J
DIGITAL STORAGE
1 MB = 1,024 KB = 1,048,576 bytes
1 GB = 1,024 MB
1 TB = 1,024 GB
Common Conversion Reference Tables
| Weight — Kilograms to Pounds | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1kg=2.205lb | 5kg=11.023lb | 10kg=22.046lb | 25kg=55.116lb | 50kg=110.231lb | 70kg=154.324lb | 80kg=176.37lb | 100kg=220.462lb |
| Temperature — Celsius to Fahrenheit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40°C=-40°F | 0°C=32°F | 10°C=50°F | 20°C=68°F | 25°C=77°F | 37°C=98.6°F | 100°C=212°F | 180°C=356°F |
| Length — Centimetres to Inches | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1cm=0.394in | 2.54cm=1in | 5cm=1.969in | 10cm=3.937in | 30cm=11.811in | 100cm=39.37in | 150cm=59.055in | 180cm=70.866in |
| Distance — Kilometres to Miles | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1km=0.621mi | 5km=3.107mi | 10km=6.214mi | 21.1km=13.109mi | 42.2km=26.219mi | 50km=31.069mi | 100km=62.137mi | 200km=124.274mi |
Length Converter — Metric and Imperial
People often need to convert length units for travel, construction, or recipe sizing. Common pairs include cm to inches, meters to feet, km to miles, mm to inches, and yards to metres. The most searched length conversion globally is cm to inches (1 cm = 0.3937 inches) and km to miles (1 km = 0.621371 miles).
Weight Converter — kg, lbs, grams, stone, ounces
Weight conversions are crucial for gym routines, cooking, shipping, and medical dosages. Remember that 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds. To convert lbs to kg, divide by 2.20462. Stone is used in the UK and Ireland for body weight — 1 stone = 14 lbs = 6.35 kg.
Temperature Converter — Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin
The Celsius scale is used almost everywhere, while Fahrenheit is primary in the USA. Kelvin is used in scientific contexts. To convert between them, use these formulas: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32, °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9, and K = °C + 273.15. Keep in mind that 37°C = 98.6°F (normal human body temperature) and 0°C = 32°F (freezing point of water).
Digital Storage Converter — Bits, Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB
Digital storage conversion can be confusing due to binary prefix (1 KB = 1,024 bytes) vs SI prefix (1 kB = 1,000 bytes). This is why storage manufacturers use SI (making drives seem larger) while operating systems use binary. Common searches include MB to GB, GB to TB, and bits to bytes.
Embed This Unit Converter on Your Website
You can embed any category of this unit converter on your website, blog, or app for free using an iframe. When visitors use the embedded calculator they see a Powered by GoToCalc link. No API key required.
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