Unit conversion guides
Length, weight, distance and time conversions with charts and examples.
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- Celsius to Fahrenheit: Formula and Quick ChartConvert Celsius to Fahrenheit with °F = °C × 9/5 + 32, check a chart from −10°C to 100°C, and use a mental method that gives the exact answer.Celsius to Fahrenheit · 6 min read
- Cm to Inches: Convert Height and Body SizesConvert cm to inches by dividing by 2.54, then read the answer as feet and inches. Includes a height chart for 150–190 cm and waist and chest examples.Centimetres to Inches · 6 min read
- Feet to Meters: Convert Room and Plot SizesMultiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters. See a 12 ft × 10.5 ft room worked out, a plot-size chart and the sq ft trap that catches most people.Feet to Metres · 6 min read
- Inches to Cm Conversion for Screens and TailoringMultiply inches by 2.54 to get centimetres. Includes fractions, a TV and monitor size chart, and a trouser-waist table to check the fit.Inches to Centimetres · 6 min read
- Kg to Lbs: Baggage and Gym Weight ConversionsMultiply kg by 2.20462 to get lbs. See a 23 kg baggage check, a barbell-plate table and the mental shortcut that stays within 0.3%.Kilograms to Pounds · 6 min read
- Km to Miles for Runners: 5K, 10K and MarathonDivide km by 1.609344, or multiply by 0.621371, to get miles. Race chart from 5K to marathon, plus how to turn a pace per km into one per mile.Kilometres to Miles · 6 min read
- Lbs to Kg: Parcels, Baby Weight and US LabelsMultiply lbs by 0.45359237 to get kg. Includes pounds and ounces, a 7 lb 8 oz worked example and a table for US labels and stones.Pounds to Kilograms · 6 min read
- How to Convert Meters to Feet and InchesConvert meters to feet by dividing by 0.3048 or multiplying by 3.28084. Includes feet-and-inches steps, a 1 m to 100 m chart and error checks.Metres to Feet · 6 min read
- Miles to Km: Road Distances and Speed LimitsMultiply miles by 1.609344 to get km. Check a 250-mile road trip, an mph to km/h chart and why nautical miles and mpg need different steps.Miles to Kilometres · 6 min read
- A quick guide to unit conversionsConvert between common units for length, weight, temperature and more, with clear examples.Units · 5 min read
- Feet, inches and centimetres: convert with confidenceConvert height and length between feet, inches, centimetres and metres, with the exact factors and examples.Length · 4 min read
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