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.
!--For tricky conversions and unfamiliar units, try one of the calculators at OnlineConversion.com.

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