📏 Unit Converter & Calculator
Convert between metric & imperial units instantly — length, weight, volume & more
| Metric | Imperial Equivalent | Precise Value | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.0394 inches | 1 mm = 0.039370 in | Small measurements |
| 1 cm | 0.3937 inches | 1 cm = 0.393701 in | Everyday objects |
| 1 metre | 3.2808 feet | 1 m = 3.28084 ft | Room dimensions |
| 1 km | 0.6214 miles | 1 km = 0.621371 mi | Road distances |
| 1 inch | 2.54 cm | 1 in = 2.54000 cm | Screen sizes |
| 1 foot | 30.48 cm | 1 ft = 0.304800 m | Height measurement |
| 1 yard | 0.9144 metres | 1 yd = 0.914400 m | Fabric & sports |
| 1 mile | 1.60934 km | 1 mi = 1.609344 km | Long distances |
| Metric | Imperial Equivalent | Precise Value | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 0.0353 oz | 1 g = 0.035274 oz | Cooking & recipes |
| 100 grams | 3.527 oz | 100 g = 3.52740 oz | Food portions |
| 500 grams | 1.102 lbs | 500 g = 1.10231 lbs | Produce weight |
| 1 kg | 2.2046 lbs | 1 kg = 2.204623 lbs | Body weight |
| 1 ounce | 28.3495 g | 1 oz = 28.34952 g | Small portions |
| 1 pound | 453.59 g | 1 lb = 453.5924 g | Meat & produce |
| 1 stone | 6.3503 kg | 1 st = 6.350293 kg | UK body weight |
| 1 ton (metric) | 2204.62 lbs | 1 t = 1000 kg | Heavy industry |
| Metric | US Imperial | UK Imperial | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ml | 0.0338 fl oz (US) | 0.0352 fl oz (UK) | Medicine doses |
| 250 ml | 8.454 fl oz (US) | 8.799 fl oz (UK) | Cup of liquid |
| 500 ml | 16.907 fl oz | 17.597 fl oz | Water bottle |
| 1 litre | 33.814 fl oz | 35.195 fl oz | Beverage bottles |
| 1 US fl oz | — | 29.5735 ml | US recipes |
| 1 US cup | 236.588 ml | — | US cooking |
| 1 US gallon | 3.78541 litres | — | US fuel |
| 1 UK gallon | — | 4.54609 litres | UK fuel |
| Description | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) | Kelvin (K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute zero | –273.15 °C | –459.67 °F | 0 K |
| Water freezes | 0 °C | 32 °F | 273.15 K |
| Room temperature | 20 °C | 68 °F | 293.15 K |
| Body temperature | 37 °C | 98.6 °F | 310.15 K |
| Water boils | 100 °C | 212 °F | 373.15 K |
| Equal point | –40 °C | –40 °F | 233.15 K |
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