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Unit Conversion Tables & Charts: Your Complete Reference Guide

Need a quick conversion without calculating? This comprehensive reference guide provides conversion tables for every common measurement system. Whether you're cooking, building, studying physics, or traveling internationally, these charts give you instant answers.

This guide includes length, weight, volume, temperature, area, pressure, power, and specialized tables for cooking and construction. All tables show both exact and rounded values for practical use. Bookmark this page or print the tables you need most!

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顯示如何讀取換算表的圖表,箭頭從行指向列,並顯示乘法範例

How to Use These Conversion Tables

Reading the Tables

Two-Way Conversions:
Most tables show bidirectional conversions. Find your starting unit in the row, read across to your target unit.

Example:

Length Table: 1 meter = 3.281 feet
To convert: 5 meters × 3.281 = 16.405 feet

Exact vs Rounded Values:
- Exact: Used in scientific/engineering contexts
- Rounded: Practical for everyday estimates
- Tables show both when precision matters

Dimensional Factors:
- Linear (length, time): Use factor directly
- Area: Square the linear factor (1 m = 3.281 ft → 1 m² = 10.764 ft²)
- Volume: Cube the linear factor (1 m = 3.281 ft → 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³)

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視覺化常見長度的公制與英制對比,並使用真實物品作為參考
視覺化常見長度的公制與英制對比,並使用真實物品作為參考

Length Conversion Table

Convert between metric, imperial, and US customary length units.

Primary Length Conversions

From ↓ To → Millimeters Centimeters Meters Kilometers Inches Feet Yards Miles
1 Millimeter 1 0.1 0.001 0.000001 0.03937 0.003281 0.001094 6.214×10⁻⁷
1 Centimeter 10 1 0.01 0.00001 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094 6.214×10⁻⁶
1 Meter 1,000 100 1 0.001 39.37 3.281 1.094 0.0006214
1 Kilometer 1,000,000 100,000 1,000 1 39,370 3,281 1,094 0.6214
1 Inch 25.4 2.54 0.0254 0.0000254 1 0.08333 0.02778 1.578×10⁻⁵
1 Foot 304.8 30.48 0.3048 0.0003048 12 1 0.3333 0.0001894
1 Yard 914.4 91.44 0.9144 0.0009144 36 3 1 0.0005682
1 Mile 1,609,344 160,934 1,609 1.609 63,360 5,280 1,760 1

Common Length Conversions (Rounded for Quick Reference)

Convert Multiply By Example
Inches → Centimeters 2.54 10 in × 2.54 = 25.4 cm
Centimeters → Inches 0.394 50 cm × 0.394 = 19.7 in
Feet → Meters 0.305 20 ft × 0.305 = 6.1 m
Meters → Feet 3.281 10 m × 3.281 = 32.81 ft
Yards → Meters 0.914 100 yd × 0.914 = 91.4 m
Meters → Yards 1.094 100 m × 1.094 = 109.4 yd
Miles → Kilometers 1.609 50 mi × 1.609 = 80.45 km
Kilometers → Miles 0.621 100 km × 0.621 = 62.1 mi

Quick Mental Math:
- Inches ↔ cm: Multiply/divide by 2.5 (close enough)
- Feet ↔ meters: 1 ft ≈ 0.3 m, 1 m ≈ 3 ft (within 10%)
- Miles ↔ km: 5 miles ≈ 8 km (Fibonacci approximation!)

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Learn detailed length conversions in our Length Conversion Guide.


顯示常見物品及其公制與英制重量的插圖
顯示常見物品及其公制與英制重量的插圖

Weight/Mass Conversion Table

Convert between metric, imperial, and US weight units.

Primary Weight Conversions

From ↓ To → Milligrams Grams Kilograms Metric Tons Ounces Pounds Stones US Tons
1 Milligram 1 0.001 0.000001 1×10⁻⁹ 0.00003527 0.0000022 1.57×10⁻⁷ 1.10×10⁻⁹
1 Gram 1,000 1 0.001 0.000001 0.03527 0.002205 0.0001575 1.10×10⁻⁶
1 Kilogram 1,000,000 1,000 1 0.001 35.27 2.205 0.1575 0.001102
1 Metric Ton 1×10⁹ 1,000,000 1,000 1 35,274 2,205 157.5 1.102
1 Ounce 28,350 28.35 0.02835 0.00002835 1 0.0625 0.004464 0.00003125
1 Pound 453,592 453.6 0.4536 0.0004536 16 1 0.07143 0.0005
1 Stone 6,350,293 6,350 6.350 0.00635 224 14 1 0.007
1 US Ton 907,185,000 907,185 907.2 0.9072 32,000 2,000 142.9 1

Common Weight Conversions (Rounded)

Convert Multiply By Example
Ounces → Grams 28.35 10 oz × 28.35 = 283.5 g
Grams → Ounces 0.03527 500 g × 0.03527 = 17.6 oz
Pounds → Kilograms 0.4536 150 lbs × 0.4536 = 68 kg
Kilograms → Pounds 2.205 70 kg × 2.205 = 154.4 lbs
Stones → Kilograms 6.350 10 stone × 6.350 = 63.5 kg
Kilograms → Stones 0.1575 80 kg × 0.1575 = 12.6 stone
Metric Tons → US Tons 1.102 5 t × 1.102 = 5.51 US tons
US Tons → Metric Tons 0.9072 10 US tons × 0.9072 = 9.07 t

Quick Mental Math:
- kg ↔ lbs: 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs (easy to remember)
- oz ↔ grams: 1 oz ≈ 30 g (within 5%)
- Body weight: 70 kg ≈ 154 lbs, 150 lbs ≈ 68 kg

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Learn detailed weight conversions in our Weight Conversion Guide.


顯示為何面積因子需要平方的圖表,將1平方米網格與英尺網格對比
顯示為何面積因子需要平方的圖表,將1平方米網格與英尺網格對比

Temperature Conversion Table

Convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

Common Temperature Points

Description Celsius (°C) Fahrenheit (°F) Kelvin (K)
Absolute zero -273.15 -459.67 0
Liquid nitrogen -196 -321 77
Dry ice -78 -109 195
Freezer -18 0 255
Water freezes 0 32 273.15
Cold day 5 41 278
Cool room 15 59 288
Room temperature 20 68 293
Warm day 25 77 298
Hot day 30 86 303
Body temperature 37 98.6 310
Hot bath 40 104 313
Heat wave 45 113 318
Water boils 100 212 373.15
Low oven 150 300 423
Moderate oven 175 350 448
Hot oven 200 400 473
Very hot oven 230 450 503

Temperature Conversion Formulas

From → To Formula Example
°C → °F °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32 20°C = (20 × 1.8) + 32 = 68°F
°F → °C °C = (°F - 32) ÷ 1.8 68°F = (68 - 32) ÷ 1.8 = 20°C
°C → K K = °C + 273.15 20°C = 20 + 273.15 = 293.15 K
K → °C °C = K - 273.15 300 K = 300 - 273.15 = 26.85°C
°F → K K = (°F - 32) ÷ 1.8 + 273.15 68°F = (68-32)÷1.8+273.15 = 293.15 K
K → °F °F = (K - 273.15) × 1.8 + 32 300 K = (300-273.15)×1.8+32 = 80.3°F

Quick Celsius to Fahrenheit Reference

°C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F
-40 -40 0 32 20 68 60 140
-30 -22 5 41 25 77 70 158
-20 -4 10 50 30 86 80 176
-10 14 15 59 37 98.6 90 194
0 32 18 64 40 104 100 212

Quick Mental Math:
- °C → °F: Double and add 30 (accurate within 10%)
- Example: 20°C → (20×2)+30 = 70°F (actual: 68°F)
- °F → °C: Subtract 30 and halve
- Example: 70°F → (70-30)÷2 = 20°C (actual: 21°C)

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Learn detailed temperature conversions in our Temperature Conversion Guide.


Volume Conversion Table

Convert between metric, imperial, and US volume units.

Primary Volume Conversions

From ↓ To → mL Liters Tsp (US) Tbsp (US) Fl oz (US) Cups (US) Pints (US) Quarts (US) Gallons (US)
1 mL 1 0.001 0.000001 0.203 0.0676 0.0338 0.00423 0.00211 0.00106 0.000264
1 Liter 1,000 1 0.001 202.9 67.63 33.81 4.227 2.113 1.057 0.2642
1 m³ 1,000,000 1,000 1 202,884 67,628 33,814 4,227 2,113 1,057 264.2
1 Tsp (US) 4.929 0.004929 4.93×10⁻⁶ 1 0.3333 0.1667 0.0208 0.0104 0.00521 0.00130
1 Tbsp (US) 14.79 0.01479 1.48×10⁻⁵ 3 1 0.5 0.0625 0.03125 0.01563 0.00391
1 Fl oz (US) 29.57 0.02957 2.96×10⁻⁵ 6 2 1 0.125 0.0625 0.03125 0.00781
1 Cup (US) 236.6 0.2366 0.000237 48 16 8 1 0.5 0.25 0.0625
1 Pint (US) 473.2 0.4732 0.000473 96 32 16 2 1 0.5 0.125
1 Quart (US) 946.4 0.9464 0.000946 192 64 32 4 2 1 0.25
1 Gallon (US) 3,785 3.785 0.003785 768 256 128 16 8 4 1

Common Volume Conversions (Rounded)

Convert Multiply By Example
mL → Fl oz (US) 0.0338 500 mL × 0.0338 = 16.9 fl oz
Fl oz (US) → mL 29.57 8 fl oz × 29.57 = 236.6 mL
Cups (US) → mL 236.6 2 cups × 236.6 = 473.2 mL
mL → Cups (US) 0.00423 250 mL × 0.00423 = 1.06 cups
Liters → Gallons (US) 0.264 20 L × 0.264 = 5.28 gal
Gallons (US) → Liters 3.785 10 gal × 3.785 = 37.85 L
Pints (US) → Liters 0.473 4 pints × 0.473 = 1.89 L
Liters → Pints (US) 2.113 1 L × 2.113 = 2.11 pints

Quick Mental Math:
- Liters ↔ gallons: 4 L ≈ 1 gallon (within 5%)
- mL ↔ fl oz: 30 mL ≈ 1 fl oz
- Cup ↔ mL: 1 cup ≈ 240 mL (close enough for cooking)

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Learn detailed volume conversions in our Volume Conversion Guide.


Area Conversion Table

Convert between metric and imperial area units. Remember: Use squared factors!

Primary Area Conversions

From ↓ To → mm² cm² km² Hectares In² Ft² Yd² Acres Miles²
1 mm² 1 0.01 0.000001 1×10⁻¹² 1×10⁻¹⁰ 0.00155 1.08×10⁻⁵ 1.20×10⁻⁶ 2.47×10⁻¹⁰ 3.86×10⁻¹³
1 cm² 100 1 0.0001 1×10⁻¹⁰ 1×10⁻⁸ 0.155 0.00108 0.00012 2.47×10⁻⁸ 3.86×10⁻¹¹
1 m² 1,000,000 10,000 1 0.000001 0.0001 1,550 10.764 1.196 0.000247 3.86×10⁻⁷
1 km² 1×10¹² 1×10¹⁰ 1,000,000 1 100 1.55×10⁹ 1.076×10⁷ 1.196×10⁶ 247.1 0.386
1 Hectare 1×10¹⁰ 1×10⁸ 10,000 0.01 1 1.55×10⁷ 107,639 11,960 2.471 0.00386
1 In² 645.2 6.452 0.000645 6.45×10⁻¹⁰ 6.45×10⁻⁸ 1 0.00694 0.000772 1.59×10⁻⁷ 2.49×10⁻¹⁰
1 Ft² 92,903 929 0.0929 9.29×10⁻⁸ 9.29×10⁻⁶ 144 1 0.111 0.000023 3.59×10⁻⁸
1 Yd² 836,127 8,361 0.8361 8.36×10⁻⁷ 8.36×10⁻⁵ 1,296 9 1 0.000207 3.23×10⁻⁷
1 Acre 4.05×10⁹ 4.05×10⁷ 4,047 0.00405 0.4047 6.27×10⁶ 43,560 4,840 1 0.00156
1 Mile² 2.59×10¹² 2.59×10¹⁰ 2,590,000 2.590 259.0 4.01×10⁹ 2.79×10⁷ 3.10×10⁶ 640 1

Common Area Conversions (Rounded)

Convert Multiply By Example
m² → Ft² 10.764 100 m² × 10.764 = 1,076.4 ft²
Ft² → m² 0.0929 1,000 ft² × 0.0929 = 92.9 m²
Acres → Hectares 0.4047 5 acres × 0.4047 = 2.02 ha
Hectares → Acres 2.471 10 ha × 2.471 = 24.71 acres
km² → Miles² 0.386 100 km² × 0.386 = 38.6 mi²
Miles² → km² 2.590 50 mi² × 2.590 = 129.5 km²

Critical Reminder: Area uses SQUARED conversion factors!
- Linear: 1 m = 3.281 ft
- Area: 1 m² = 10.764 ft² (3.281² = 10.764)

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Learn detailed area conversions in our Area Conversion Guide.


Pressure Conversion Table

Convert between metric, imperial, and specialized pressure units.

Primary Pressure Conversions

From ↓ To → Pascal (Pa) kPa Bar Atmosphere PSI mmHg (Torr) inHg
1 Pascal 1 0.001 0.00001 9.87×10⁻⁶ 0.000145 0.0075 0.000296
1 kPa 1,000 1 0.01 0.00987 0.145 7.501 0.296
1 Bar 100,000 100 1 0.987 14.504 750.1 29.53
1 Atmosphere 101,325 101.325 1.01325 1 14.696 760 29.92
1 PSI 6,895 6.895 0.06895 0.06805 1 51.715 2.036
1 mmHg (Torr) 133.3 0.1333 0.001333 0.001316 0.01934 1 0.03937
1 inHg 3,386 3.386 0.03386 0.03342 0.4912 25.4 1

Common Pressure Conversions (Rounded)

Convert Multiply By Example
PSI → kPa 6.895 30 PSI × 6.895 = 206.8 kPa
kPa → PSI 0.145 200 kPa × 0.145 = 29 PSI
Bar → PSI 14.504 2.5 bar × 14.504 = 36.3 PSI
PSI → Bar 0.06895 35 PSI × 0.06895 = 2.41 bar
atm → PSI 14.696 2 atm × 14.696 = 29.4 PSI
PSI → atm 0.06805 45 PSI × 0.06805 = 3.06 atm

Quick Mental Math:
- PSI ↔ bar: Divide/multiply by 14-15 (within 3%)
- kPa ↔ PSI: Divide/multiply by 7 (within 5%)
- 1 atmosphere ≈ 100 kPa ≈ 15 PSI ≈ 1 bar (easy reference)

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Learn detailed pressure conversions in our Pressure Conversion Guide.


Power & Energy Conversion Table

Convert between watts, horsepower, BTU, and joules.

Power Conversions

From ↓ To → Watts (W) Kilowatts (kW) Horsepower (HP) BTU/hr
1 Watt 1 0.001 0.001341 3.412
1 Kilowatt 1,000 1 1.341 3,412
1 Horsepower 745.7 0.7457 1 2,544
1 BTU/hr 0.2931 0.0002931 0.000393 1

Energy Conversions

From ↓ To → Joules (J) kWh Calories (cal) Calories (Cal/kcal) BTU eV
1 Joule 1 2.78×10⁻⁷ 0.239 0.000239 0.000948 6.24×10¹⁸
1 kWh 3,600,000 1 860,421 860.4 3,412 2.25×10²⁵
1 Calorie (cal) 4.184 1.16×10⁻⁶ 1 0.001 0.003968 2.61×10¹⁹
1 Calorie (Cal/kcal) 4,184 0.001162 1,000 1 3.968 2.61×10²²
1 BTU 1,055 0.0002931 252 0.252 1 6.58×10²¹
1 eV 1.602×10⁻¹⁹ 4.45×10⁻²⁶ 3.83×10⁻²⁰ 3.83×10⁻²³ 1.52×10⁻²² 1

Quick References:
- 1 HP ≈ 750 W (close enough for estimates)
- 1 kW ≈ 1.3 HP (easy to remember)
- 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ (megajoules)

Learn more in our Power Conversion Guide and Energy Conversion Guide.


Cooking Measurement Conversion Table

Essential conversions for recipes and food preparation.

Volume Conversions (Cooking)

From ↓ To → Teaspoon Tablespoon Fl oz Cup Pint Quart Gallon mL
1 Teaspoon 1 0.333 0.167 0.021 0.010 0.005 0.001 4.93
1 Tablespoon 3 1 0.5 0.0625 0.031 0.016 0.004 14.79
1 Fl oz 6 2 1 0.125 0.0625 0.031 0.008 29.57
1 Cup 48 16 8 1 0.5 0.25 0.0625 236.6
1 Pint 96 32 16 2 1 0.5 0.125 473.2
1 Quart 192 64 32 4 2 1 0.25 946.4
1 Gallon 768 256 128 16 8 4 1 3,785

Cups to Grams (Common Ingredients)

Ingredient 1 Cup (g) 1/2 Cup (g) 1/4 Cup (g) 1 Tbsp (g)
All-purpose flour 120 60 30 7.5
Bread flour 127 64 32 8
Whole wheat flour 113 57 28 7
Granulated sugar 200 100 50 12.5
Brown sugar (packed) 220 110 55 14
Powdered sugar 120 60 30 7.5
Butter 227 114 57 14
Vegetable oil 218 109 55 14
Honey 340 170 85 21
Milk 245 123 61 15
Water 237 119 59 15
Rice (uncooked) 185 93 46 12
Cocoa powder 100 50 25 6
Chocolate chips 170 85 43 11

Critical Reminder: Cup-to-gram conversions depend on ingredient density! Always specify the ingredient when converting.

Learn complete cooking conversions in our Cooking Unit Converter Guide.


Speed/Velocity Conversion Table

Convert between metric, imperial, and specialized velocity units.

Common Speed Conversions

From ↓ To → m/s km/h mph ft/s Knots Mach (sea level)
1 m/s 1 3.6 2.237 3.281 1.944 0.00291
1 km/h 0.2778 1 0.6214 0.9113 0.5400 0.000809
1 mph 0.4470 1.609 1 1.467 0.8690 0.00130
1 ft/s 0.3048 1.097 0.6818 1 0.5925 0.000887
1 Knot 0.5144 1.852 1.151 1.688 1 0.00150
1 Mach 343 1,235 767 1,125 667 1

Speed References:
- Walking: 1.4 m/s = 5 km/h = 3.1 mph
- Jogging: 3 m/s = 11 km/h = 6.7 mph
- Sprint: 10 m/s = 36 km/h = 22 mph (Usain Bolt)
- Highway: 28 m/s = 100 km/h = 62 mph
- Speed of sound: 343 m/s = 1,235 km/h = 767 mph (Mach 1)


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Conclusion: Your Conversion Reference Library

These comprehensive conversion tables provide instant lookup for:
- Everyday tasks: Cooking, travel, shopping
- Professional work: Construction, engineering, science
- Education: Homework, lab work, exam prep
- International communication: Converting between regional standards

Key Takeaways:
1. Bookmark this page for quick reference anytime
2. Print relevant tables for offline use
3. Remember squared/cubed factors for area/volume
4. Use exact values for precision work, rounded for estimates
5. Double-check critical conversions with calculator

Most Common Conversions to Memorize:
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact)
- 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs
- 1 mile ≈ 1.6 km
- °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32
- 1 liter ≈ 0.26 gallons
- 1 m² ≈ 10.8 ft²

For precision calculations beyond table lookup, use our Unit Converter tool with built-in formulas and exact conversion factors!


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the easiest way to convert units?
A: Use a comprehensive conversion table or digital converter. For common conversions, memorize key factors: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 kg = 2.205 lbs, 1 mile = 1.609 km, °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32.

Q: How do I convert between metric and imperial?
A: Use conversion factors: Length: 1 m = 3.281 ft, Weight: 1 kg = 2.205 lbs, Volume: 1 L = 0.264 gal, Temperature: °C = (°F - 32) ÷ 1.8. Multiply or divide accordingly.

Q: Where can I find printable conversion charts?
A: This guide provides comprehensive tables you can print or save. Tables include length, weight, volume, temperature, area, pressure, power, and cooking conversions with both exact and rounded values.

Q: What's the most common conversion mistake?
A: Confusing squared/cubed factors for area and volume. For example: 1 m = 3.281 ft, but 1 m² = 10.764 ft² (squared factor), and 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³ (cubed factor). Always apply the correct dimensional factor!

Q: Why do some tables show different values for the same conversion?
A: Exact vs rounded values. Exact: 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exactly by definition). Rounded: 1 inch ≈ 2.5 cm (practical estimate). Use exact for precision, rounded for quick mental math.

Q: How do I convert cooking measurements accurately?
A: Cooking conversions depend on ingredient density. 1 cup flour = 120g, but 1 cup sugar = 200g. Always use ingredient-specific conversions from cooking tables. Never assume 1 cup = constant grams for all foods!

Q: What conversions should I memorize?
A: Top 5: (1) 1 inch = 2.54 cm, (2) 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs, (3) 1 mile ≈ 1.6 km, (4) °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32, (5) 1 liter ≈ 0.26 gallons. These cover 80% of everyday conversion needs.

Q: Can I use these tables for scientific work?
A: Yes, but use exact values (provided in tables) rather than rounded ones. For critical calculations, verify with a digital converter or calculator to avoid rounding errors that compound through multiple conversions.