What is this Tool?
The Unit Converter handles all common unit conversions across 6 categories — length, weight, temperature, volume, speed, and area. Whether you're cooking with a foreign recipe that uses cups and ounces, checking your speed in mph vs km/h while driving abroad, converting kilometres to miles for a running app, or working with a blueprint that uses feet and inches, this tool has you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the metric vs imperial system?
A: The metric system (metres, kilograms, litres) is used by most of the world including India. The imperial system (feet, pounds, gallons) is primarily used in the USA, Liberia, and Myanmar. The UK uses a mix of both.
Q: How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
A: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32. So 100°C = 212°F. Key reference points: 0°C = 32°F (water freezes), 37°C = 98.6°F (body temperature), 100°C = 212°F (water boils).
Q: What is a hectare?
A: A hectare is 10,000 square metres — commonly used for measuring land area. 1 hectare = 2.47 acres. Agricultural land in India is commonly measured in hectares or bighas (which varies by state).
Q: How many litres are in a gallon?
A: 1 US gallon = 3.785 litres. 1 UK (Imperial) gallon = 4.546 litres. The difference matters — if an American recipe calls for a gallon of something, it's less than a UK gallon.