Unit Converter
Convert length, weight, area, volume, speed and temperature. The answer updates as you type.
Using the unit converter
Choose the type of measurement, type a value, and pick the units to convert from and to. The answer updates as you type. Use the swap button to flip the conversion around.
The area converter includes square feet and square metres, which is handy because Malaysian property is often listed in square feet while plans and some documents use square metres. One square foot is 0.092903 square metres.
For cooking, the volume converter has teaspoons and tablespoons as 5 ml and 15 ml, a metric cup of 250 ml, and a US cup of about 236.6 ml. Recipes from different countries use different cups, so check which one your recipe means. For baking, weighing ingredients in grams is more accurate than measuring by volume.
Most factors are exact by definition, for example 1 inch is 2.54 cm and 1 pound is 0.45359237 kg. Results are rounded to about 10 significant digits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert square feet to square metres?
Multiply the square feet by 0.092903. For example, 1,000 sq ft is about 92.9 square metres. To go the other way, multiply square metres by 10.7639.
How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
Multiply by 9/5 and add 32. So 100 degrees Celsius is 212 degrees Fahrenheit. To go from Fahrenheit to Celsius, subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9.
What is the difference between a metric cup and a US cup?
A metric cup is 250 ml and a US cup is about 236.6 ml. The difference is small for one cup but adds up in larger recipes.
How many grams are in a pound?
One pound is exactly 453.59237 grams. One kilogram is about 2.20462 pounds.
Are the conversions exact?
Most factors are exact by definition, and the answer is rounded to about 10 significant digits. For work that needs official precision, use the values given by the relevant standard.