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Common Equivalency Tables
To help you with quick calculations, here are the most consulted conversions between the International Metric System and the Imperial System.
📏 Length and Distance
| Unit (Metric System) | Equivalence (Imperial System) |
|---|---|
| 1 Centimeter (cm) | 0.3937 Inches (in) |
| 1 Meter (m) | 3.2808 Feet (ft) |
| 1 Meter (m) | 1.0936 Yards (yd) |
| 1 Kilometer (km) | 0.6213 Miles (mi) |
⚖️ Weight and Mass
| Unit (Metric System) | Equivalence (Imperial System) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gram (g) | 0.0352 Ounces (oz) |
| 1 Kilogram (kg) | 2.2046 Pounds (lb) |
| 1 Ton (t) | 1.1023 Short Tons (US) |
🌡️ Temperature Reference Points
| Water State | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing | 0 °C | 32 °F |
| Room Temperature (avg) | 20 °C | 68 °F |
| Boiling | 100 °C | 212 °F |
💾 Digital Storage
| Larger Unit | Equivalence in Smaller Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 Terabyte (TB) | 1,000 Gigabytes (GB) |
| 1 Gigabyte (GB) | 1,000 Megabytes (MB) |
| 1 Megabyte (MB) | 1,000 Kilobytes (KB) |
| 1 Byte (B) | 8 Bits (b) |
How to convert units correctly?
Unit conversion consists of multiplying or dividing by a conversion factor to obtain an equivalent value on a different scale.
Questions about unit conversion
What is the decimal metric system?
It is the system of units based on the meter, where units increase or decrease in powers of ten. It is the official system in almost every country in the world except the United States.
Why doesn't the US use the metric system?
Due to historical tradition and the high industrial cost of changing all its infrastructure to the international system. Although the metric system is officially recognized in the US, the imperial system remains the one used in everyday life.
How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
Multiply the Celsius value by 9/5 and add 32. For example, 20°C × 9/5 + 32 = 68°F. To go the other way, subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9.
How many pounds is a kilogram?
1 kilogram equals 2.2046 pounds. To convert kg to lb, multiply by 2.2046. To convert lb to kg, divide by 2.2046.
How many feet is a meter?
1 meter equals 3.2808 feet, or about 3 feet and 3.37 inches. To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.2808.