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Unit Converter — Essential Conversions for Everyday Life

Common unit conversions everyone should know. Convert length, weight, temperature, speed, and data units instantly with our free tool.

Whether you are traveling abroad, following a recipe, or working on a project, unit conversions are a part of daily life. Here is everything you need to know.

Why Unit Conversion Matters

Different countries use different measurement systems:

  • Metric system (SI): Used by 95% of the world — meters, kilograms, Celsius
  • Imperial/US customary: Used mainly in the US — feet, pounds, Fahrenheit

Common Conversions Cheat Sheet

Length

FromToMultiply By
InchesCentimeters2.54
FeetMeters0.3048
MilesKilometers1.60934
KilometersMiles0.621371

Weight

FromToMultiply By
PoundsKilograms0.453592
KilogramsPounds2.20462
OuncesGrams28.3495
GramsOunces0.035274

Temperature

FromToFormula
CelsiusFahrenheit(C x 9/5) + 32
FahrenheitCelsius(F - 32) x 5/9
CelsiusKelvinC + 273.15

Speed

FromToMultiply By
mphkm/h1.60934
km/hmph0.621371
m/skm/h3.6

Data Storage

FromToEquals
1 KBBytes1,024
1 MBKB1,024
1 GBMB1,024
1 TBGB1,024

Stop Memorizing — Use a Converter

Instead of memorizing conversion factors, use our free unit converter. It handles:

  • Length (meters, feet, inches, miles, km)
  • Weight (kg, lbs, oz, grams)
  • Temperature (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin)
  • Speed (mph, km/h, m/s)
  • Data storage (bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB)

Fast, accurate, and no math required.

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