How Unit Conversion Works

Unit conversion involves multiplying or dividing by conversion factors to change from one unit to another within the same measurement category. Each category uses a base unit (meter for length, gram for weight, etc.) to ensure accurate conversions between all units.

Supported Categories

• Length: mm, cm, m, km, in, ft, yd, mi
• Weight: mg, g, kg, oz, lb, st, t
• Temperature: °C, °F, K, °R (special conversion formulas)
• Volume: ml, l, m³, fl oz, cup, pt, qt, gal
• Area: mm², cm², m², km², in², ft², yd², acre, ha
• Energy: J, kJ, cal, kcal, BTU, kWh
• Power: W, kW, MW, hp, BTU/h

Temperature Conversions

Temperature conversions are special because they involve both scaling and offset. The converter handles Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, and Rankine with proper mathematical formulas for accurate results.

Precision and Accuracy

All conversions use high-precision mathematical calculations to ensure accurate results. The converter handles decimal places appropriately and avoids floating-point precision errors.