Unit Converter
Convert between different units of length (meters, feet, inches), weight (kilograms, pounds, ounces), temperature (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin), and volume (liters, gallons, milliliters) with ease.
What is a Unit Converter?
A unit converter is a versatile calculation tool that allows you to instantly convert between different measurement systems including metric (meters, kilograms, Celsius, liters) and imperial (feet, pounds, Fahrenheit, gallons) units. Whether you're working on construction projects measuring in feet and inches, following cooking recipes with metric measurements, tracking weight loss in pounds or kilograms, checking weather temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit, or planning international travel requiring unit conversions, this tool provides quick accurate calculations. It supports length conversions (meters, feet, inches, centimeters, kilometers, miles, yards), weight conversions (kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, tons), temperature conversions (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin), and volume conversions (liters, gallons, milliliters, fluid ounces).
How to Use the Unit Converter
- Select your measurement category - choose from Length (for distance, height, construction measurements), Weight (for body weight, cooking ingredients, shipping), Temperature (for weather, cooking, body temperature), or Volume (for liquids, fuel, cooking)
- Enter your value - input the number you want to convert. For example: 6 feet, 75 kilograms, 98.6 Fahrenheit, or 2 liters
- Choose your starting unit (From) - select the unit you're converting from like meters, pounds, Celsius, or gallons
- Choose your target unit (To) - select the unit you want to convert to like feet, kilograms, Fahrenheit, or liters
- View instant results - get accurate conversion with up to 4 decimal places for precision. The conversion happens automatically as you type
Common Unit Conversion Examples
Length Conversions:
1 meter = 3.28084 feet | 6 feet = 182.88 centimeters | 5 feet 10 inches = 177.8 cm | 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers | 100 kilometers = 62.1371 miles
Weight Conversions:
1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds | 70 kg = 154.32 lbs | 150 pounds = 68.04 kg | 1 pound = 16 ounces | 500 grams = 1.10231 pounds
Temperature Conversions:
20°C = 68°F (room temperature) | 37°C = 98.6°F (body temperature) | 100°F = 37.78°C | 0°C = 32°F (freezing) | 100°C = 212°F (boiling)
Volume Conversions:
1 liter = 0.264172 gallons | 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters | 2 liters = 67.63 fluid ounces | 500 ml = 16.91 fl oz | 10 gallons = 37.85 liters
Why Use a Unit Converter?
- International travel planning - quickly convert local measurements when traveling between metric and imperial countries. Convert hotel room sizes (square meters to square feet), luggage weight limits (pounds to kilograms), fuel efficiency (liters per 100km to miles per gallon)
- Cooking and recipes - convert recipe measurements from cups and ounces to grams and milliliters for precision baking. Convert oven temperatures between Fahrenheit and Celsius for international recipes
- Construction and home improvement - convert building plans between feet/inches and centimeters/meters. Calculate material quantities, room dimensions, and ensure accurate measurements for projects
- Fitness and health tracking - monitor weight loss or gain by converting between pounds and kilograms. Track height in feet/inches or centimeters. Convert body temperature readings between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Scientific and educational work - perform accurate unit conversions for physics, chemistry, and engineering calculations. Convert between metric and imperial units for lab work, research papers, and academic projects