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Unit Converter
Pick a category, enter a value and choose the units to convert between.
Units covered
Length: metres, kilometres, centimetres, millimetres, miles, yards, feet and inches. Weight: kilograms, grams, milligrams, pounds, ounces and tola. Temperature: Celsius (C), Fahrenheit (F) and Kelvin (K).
Handy reference values
One mile is 1.609344 kilometres. One kilogram is about 2.2046 pounds. One foot is exactly 0.3048 metres. One tola is about 11.66 grams, a unit still widely used for gold in Pakistan and India.
Temperature conversion
Temperature scales do not share a common zero, so they cannot be converted by multiplication alone. To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply by 9/5 and add 32. To convert Celsius to Kelvin, add 273.15. Water freezes at 0 C, 32 F and 273.15 K.
Frequently asked questions
How precise are the results?
Results are shown to up to six decimal places using exact conversion factors.
Why is the tola included?
It is a common traditional unit for gold in South Asia.
Can I swap units quickly?
Yes. Change the From and To selectors at any time and the result updates.