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Unit Converter Calculator

Convert length, weight, temperature and volume instantly — no signup, no fuss.

Assorted measuring instruments showing units of measurement

Why unit conversion matters

The world uses two main measurement systems: the metric system (SI), adopted by most countries, and the Imperial/US Customary system, still prevalent in the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar. When you travel, cook an international recipe, shop online from another country, or read a scientific paper, you constantly need to switch between these systems.

Errors in unit conversion have caused real-world disasters. In 1999, NASA lost the Mars Climate Orbiter — a $327 million spacecraft — because one engineering team used metric newtons while another used Imperial pound-force. The mismatch sent the probe too close to Mars, where it was destroyed. Getting unit conversion right is not just convenient; in professional and scientific contexts it can be critical.

Our converter covers the four most-needed everyday categories: length (kilometers, miles, feet, inches, meters, centimeters, yards), weight/mass (kilograms, pounds, ounces, grams, stones), temperature (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin), and volume (liters, US gallons, UK gallons, US cups, milliliters, fluid ounces, pints, quarts).

Measuring tape and ruler showing metric and imperial units

Length conversion reference table

FromTo kmTo milesTo feetTo inchesTo meters
1 kilometer (km)10.62143,280.8439,3701,000
1 mile1.609315,28063,3601,609.3
1 meter (m)0.0010.0006213.280839.3701
1 foot (ft)0.0003050.0001891120.3048
1 inch (in)0.00002540.00001580.083310.0254
1 yard (yd)0.0009140.0005683360.9144

Weight conversion reference table

FromTo kgTo lbsTo ozTo gramsTo stones
1 kilogram (kg)12.204635.2741,0000.1575
1 pound (lb)0.4536116453.60.0714
1 ounce (oz)0.028350.0625128.350.00446
1 gram (g)0.0010.0022050.0352710.000157
1 stone (st)6.3503142246,350.31

Temperature conversion formulas

ConversionFormulaExample
Celsius → Fahrenheit°F = °C × 9/5 + 32100°C → 212°F
Fahrenheit → Celsius°C = (°F − 32) × 5/932°F → 0°C
Celsius → KelvinK = °C + 273.150°C → 273.15 K
Kelvin → Celsius°C = K − 273.15373.15 K → 100°C
Fahrenheit → KelvinK = (°F − 32) × 5/9 + 273.15212°F → 373.15 K
Kelvin → Fahrenheit°F = (K − 273.15) × 9/5 + 320 K → −459.67°F
Kitchen scale and measuring cups for cooking conversions

Volume conversion reference table

FromTo litersTo US galTo US cupsTo mlTo fl oz
1 liter (L)10.26424.22681,00033.814
1 US gallon3.78541163,785.4128
1 US cup (240 ml)0.23660.06251236.68
1 milliliter (ml)0.0010.0002640.00422710.033814
1 US fluid oz0.029570.0078130.12529.5741
1 US pint (pt)0.47320.1252473.216
1 UK gallon4.54611.200919.2154,546.1153.72

Common everyday unit conversions

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Whether you are adapting a recipe from a US cookbook (which uses cups and Fahrenheit) to metric, checking whether a parcel weight is under an airline's limit, or comparing fuel efficiency between a US mpg and European L/100km figure, having an accurate and instant converter on hand saves time and prevents costly mistakes.

FAQ

How many feet are in a meter?

1 meter equals 3.28084 feet. Conversely, 1 foot equals 0.3048 meters. This conversion is essential for height comparisons between the US and metric countries.

How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Multiply by 9/5 (1.8) and add 32. So 20°C × 1.8 + 32 = 68°F. For a quick mental estimate, double the Celsius value and add 30 — this gives you within about 2°F for common temperatures.

How many pounds are in a kilogram?

1 kilogram equals 2.20462 pounds. To convert lbs to kg, divide by 2.20462. For a quick mental calculation: kg × 2.2 ≈ lbs, and lbs ÷ 2.2 ≈ kg.

How many liters are in a gallon?

1 US gallon equals 3.78541 liters. The UK (imperial) gallon is slightly larger: 4.54609 liters. Always check which gallon type is meant — the difference is about 20%.

What is 100 km in miles?

100 kilometers equals 62.1371 miles. The conversion factor is 1 km = 0.621371 miles. A handy rule of thumb: multiply km by 0.6 for a quick approximation.

How many cups are in a liter?

1 liter equals approximately 4.22675 US cups (240 ml each). 1 US cup is exactly 236.588 ml. Note: UK metric cups (250 ml) differ slightly from US cups.

Is this unit converter free?

Yes — BreezeCalc's unit converter is completely free, works in your browser with no signup, no ads blocking the results, and no data sent to any server. All calculations happen locally.

What is 0 Kelvin in Celsius?

0 Kelvin (absolute zero) equals −273.15°C or −459.67°F. It is the lowest possible temperature — the point at which all thermal motion stops. It has never been fully achieved in practice, though scientists have come within billionths of a degree.

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