Help:Convert units
Template {{convert}} is used to convert a value from one unit of measurement to another. This page lists units that are commonly used in conversions.
- Help:Convert ∙ Overview.
- User:Johnuniq/Conversion data ∙ Full list of units.
Area
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|1.5|sqmi|km2}}→ 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2){{convert/sandboxlua|1.5|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}→ 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| acre | acre | acre | |
| ha | ha | hectare | |
| m2 | m2 | square metre | square meter |
| cm2 | cm2 | square centimetre | square centimeter |
| km2 | km2 | square kilometre | square kilometer |
| sqin | sq in | square inch | |
| sqft | sq ft | square foot | |
| sqyd | sq yd | square yard | |
| sqmi | sq mi | square mile |
Fuel efficiency
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|12|mpgus|km/L}}→ 12 miles per US gallon (5.1 km/L){{convert/sandboxlua|12|mpgus|km/L|abbr=on}}→ 12 mpg‑US (5.1 km/L)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| km/L | km/L | kilometre per litre | kilometer per liter |
| mpgimp | mpg-imp | mile per imperial gallon | |
| mpgus | mpg-US | mile per US gallon | mile per U.S. gallon |
| L/km | L/km | litre per kilometre | liter per kilometer |
| L/100 km | L/100 km | litre per 100 kilometres | liter per 100 kilometers |
Length
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|1|cm|uin}}→ 1 centimetre (390,000 μin){{convert/sandboxlua|1|cm|uin|abbr=on}}→ 1 cm (390,000 μin)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| uin | µin | microinch | |
| in | in | inch | |
| ft | ft | foot | |
| yd | yd | yard | |
| mi | mi | mile | |
| nmi | nmi | nautical mile | |
| m | m | metre | meter |
| cm | cm | centimetre | centimeter |
| mm | mm | millimetre | millimeter |
| km | km | kilometre | kilometer |
| angstrom | Å | ångström |
Mass
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|72.3|kg|lb}}→ 72.3 kilograms (159 lb){{convert/sandboxlua|72.3|kg|lb|abbr=on}}→ 72.3 kg (159 lb)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| g | g | gram | |
| kg | kg | kilogram | |
| oz | oz | ounce | |
| lb | lb | pound | |
| st | st | stone | |
| LT | long ton | long ton | |
| MT | t | metric ton | |
| ST | short ton | short ton |
Pressure
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|28|psi|Pa}}→ 28 pounds per square inch (190,000 Pa){{convert/sandboxlua|28|psi|Pa|abbr=on}}→ 28 psi (190,000 Pa)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| atm | atm | standard atmosphere | |
| mbar | mbar | millibar | |
| psi | psi | pound per square inch | |
| Pa | Pa | pascal |
Speed
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|60|mph|km/h}}→ 60 miles per hour (97 km/h){{convert/sandboxlua|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}→ 60 mph (97 km/h)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| km/h | km/h | kilometre per hour | kilometer per hour |
| km/s | km/s | kilometre per second | kilometer per second |
| kn | kn | knot | |
| mph | mph | mile per hour |
Temperature
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|100|C|F}}→ 100 °C (212 °F){{convert/sandboxlua|100|C|F|abbr=on}}→ 100 °C (212 °F){{convert/sandboxlua|100|C-change|F-change}}→ 100 °C (180 °F){{convert/sandboxlua|100|C-change|F-change|abbr=out}}→ 100 degrees Celsius change (180 °F)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | °C | degree Celsius | |
| F | °F | degree Fahrenheit | |
| K | K | kelvin | |
| C-change | °C | degree Celsius change | |
| F-change | °F | degree Fahrenheit change | |
| K-change | K | kelvin change |
Torque
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|12.5|Nm|lb.in}}→ 12.5 newton-metres (111 lb⋅in){{convert/sandboxlua|12.5|Nm|lb.in|abbr=on}}→ 12.5 N⋅m (111 lb⋅in)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| lb.in | lb·in | pound force-inch | |
| lb.ft | lb·ft | pound force-foot | |
| Nm | N·m | newton metre | newton meter |
Volume
Examples:
{{convert/sandboxlua|125|cuin|l}}→ 125 cubic inches (2.05 L){{convert/sandboxlua|125|cuin|l|abbr=on}}→ 125 cu in (2.05 L)
| Unit code | Unit symbol | Unit name | US name, if different |
|---|---|---|---|
| cuin | cu in | cubic inch | |
| cuft | cu ft | cubic foot | |
| cuyd | cu yd | cubic yard | |
| cumi | cu mi | cubic mile | |
| impgal | imp gal | imperial gallon | |
| impoz | imp fl oz | imperial fluid ounce | |
| usgal | US gal | US gallon | U.S. gallon |
| usoz | US fl oz | US fluid ounce | U.S. fluid ounce |
| L | L | litre | liter |
| l | l | litre | liter |
| m3 | m3 | cubic metre | cubic meter |
| cc | cc | cubic centimetre | cubic centimeter |
| mm3 | mm3 | cubic millimetre | cubic millimeter |