The Ultimate Unit Conversion Guide: Length, Weight & Temperature

Metric vs Imperial

The metric system (used by most of the world) and the imperial system (used primarily in the US) are the two main measurement systems. Knowing how to convert between them is essential for international communication.

Length Conversions

• 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
• 1 foot = 0.3048 meters
• 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
• 1 yard = 0.9144 meters

Weight Conversions

• 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms
• 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams
• 1 stone = 6.35029 kilograms

Temperature Conversions

Three main temperature scales: Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), and Kelvin (K).

• °F to °C: (°F - 32) × 5/9
• °C to °F: (°C × 9/5) + 32
• °C to K: °C + 273.15