The Unit Converter handles conversions across seven categories: length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, and data size. Whether you're converting between metric and imperial units or calculating data storage sizes, get accurate results instantly.
Supported Unit Categories
Length: Convert between kilometers, meters, miles, feet, inches, and more. Weight: Switch between kilograms, grams, pounds, ounces. Temperature: Convert Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Also supports area (m², ft²), volume (liters, gallons), speed (km/h, mph), and data size (KB, MB, GB).
Metric vs Imperial Systems
- Metric System (SI): Used by most countries. Based on powers of 10 - 1 km = 1000 m, 1 kg = 1000 g. Easy to calculate.
- Imperial System: Used in US, UK (partially). 1 mile = 5280 feet, 1 pound = 16 ounces. Common in everyday life in these regions.
- This converter handles both systems and converts between them accurately.
Temperature Conversion
Temperature uses three common scales. Celsius (°C) is used worldwide for weather and cooking. Fahrenheit (°F) is common in the US. Kelvin (K) is used in science, with 0 K being absolute zero. Key conversions: 0°C = 32°F = 273.15 K. Water boils at 100°C = 212°F = 373.15 K.
FAQ
Q: How many miles in a kilometer?
A: 1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles, or approximately 0.62 miles. Conversely, 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers. A quick mental approximation: multiply km by 0.6 to get miles, or multiply miles by 1.6 to get km.
Q: How to convert pounds to kilograms?
A: 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms (approximately 0.45 kg). 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds (approximately 2.2 lbs). For quick estimates: divide pounds by 2.2 to get kg, or multiply kg by 2.2 to get pounds.
Q: How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
A: Use the formula: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32. For example, 20°C = (20 × 9/5) + 32 = 68°F. To convert back: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9. Quick reference: 0°C = 32°F, 100°C = 212°F, 37°C (body temp) ≈ 98.6°F.