Unit Converter
Convert between different units of measurement for length, weight, temperature, data, and more.
How the Unit Converter works
Use the Unit Converter to change values from one unit to another. First, select the "Conversion category" from the dropdown menu. This determines the type of measurement you are converting, such as length, weight, or temperature.
Next, enter the numerical "Value to convert" into the designated field. This is the amount you wish to transform. Then, choose the "From unit" from its dropdown list. This is the original unit of your value.
Finally, select the "To unit" from its dropdown. This is the unit you want to convert your value into. The tool will then display the converted result based on your selections.
Formula used
value in target unit = value in source unit × (source factor ÷ target factor)
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| factor | how many base units one unit equals |
Every unit is first converted to a common base, then to the target unit, so accuracy stays intact no matter which pair you pick. For temperature the conversion uses offsets rather than plain multiplication.
Inputs used: Conversion category, Value to convert, From unit, To unit.
Worked example
Here is an example of converting 5000 meters to kilometers.
- Select "length" for the "Conversion category".
- Enter 5000 as the "Value to convert".
- Choose "m" (meters) for the "From unit".
- Select "km" (kilometers) for the "To unit".
- The tool calculates the result as 5 kilometers.
Result:
- 1 Meter = 0.001 Kilometer
Frequently asked questions
- What is a unit converter?
- A unit converter is a tool that translates a measurement from one unit to another. It uses conversion factors to provide an equivalent value in the target unit.
- How do you use a unit converter?
- You select the type of measurement, input the value you want to convert, and then choose the original unit and the desired target unit. The tool provides the converted value.
- What types of units can be converted?
- This tool can convert units for categories such as length, weight, temperature, data, speed, area, volume, and time.
- What formula does the Unit Converter use?
- It uses value in target unit = value in source unit × (source factor ÷ target factor), where factor is the how many base units one unit equals.
- How do I read the result?
- Every unit is first converted to a common base, then to the target unit, so accuracy stays intact no matter which pair you pick. For temperature the conversion uses offsets rather than plain multiplication.