Unit Converter

Convert length, weight, temperature, area and volume instantly, with the exact conversion factor shown for every result.

Convert length units

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Common conversion factors

FromToMultiply by
InchCentimetre2.54
FootMetre0.3048
MileKilometre1.609344
PoundKilogram0.45359237
OunceGram28.349523
US gallonLitre3.785412

Converting temperature

Temperature is unlike other units: multiplying by a factor is not enough, because the scales have different zero points.

°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
K = °C + 273.15

Example: 25°C = (25 × 1.8) + 32 = 77°F.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimetres are in an inch?

One inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres. This is an official definition, not an approximation.

How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Multiply the Celsius value by 9/5 (that is 1.8) and add 32. So 25°C equals 77°F.

How many kilograms are in a pound?

One pound equals 0.45359237 kilograms, roughly 0.454 kg.

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