Unit Converter

What Is a Unit Converter?

A unit converter translates measurements from one unit system to another. Whether you need to convert kilometers to miles, kilograms to pounds, or Celsius to Fahrenheit, a unit converter provides instant, accurate results without manual calculations.

This free online unit converter supports six major categories: length, weight, temperature, area, volume, and speed. Each category includes both metric and imperial units commonly used around the world.

Unit converters are essential tools for international travel, cooking, scientific work, engineering, and everyday calculations where different measurement systems intersect.

Supported Unit Categories

This converter includes comprehensive unit support across multiple categories:

Length conversions include meters, kilometers, centimeters, millimeters, miles, feet, inches, and yards. Convert between metric and imperial length measurements instantly.

Weight conversions cover kilograms, grams, milligrams, pounds, ounces, and metric tons. Perfect for cooking, shipping, and fitness calculations.

Temperature conversions handle Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Essential for cooking, weather, and scientific applications.

Area conversions include square meters, square kilometers, square feet, acres, and hectares. Useful for real estate and land measurement.

Volume conversions support liters, milliliters, gallons, quarts, pints, and cups. Ideal for cooking and beverage measurements.

Speed conversions cover meters per second, kilometers per hour, miles per hour, and knots.

How to Use the Unit Converter

Converting units takes just a few simple steps:

1. Select the category of measurement you need—length, weight, temperature, area, volume, or speed.

2. Choose your source unit from the dropdown menu. This is the unit you are converting from.

3. Choose your target unit. This is the unit you want to convert to.

4. Enter the value you want to convert in the input field.

5. Click convert to see the result instantly.

You can also swap units using the swap button to quickly perform reverse conversions.

Common Unit Conversions

Some of the most frequently needed conversions include:

1 mile equals approximately 1.609 kilometers. Useful for understanding distances when traveling internationally.

1 kilogram equals approximately 2.205 pounds. Common for weight conversions between metric and imperial systems.

Fahrenheit to Celsius: subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9. The converter handles this automatically.

1 liter equals approximately 0.264 US gallons. Helpful for fuel economy comparisons and cooking.

1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. Standard for height and construction measurements.

These conversions are pre-programmed with precise conversion factors for accurate results.

Benefits of Our Unit Converter

This unit converter offers several advantages:

Multiple categories in one tool eliminate the need to search for specialized converters. Switch between length, weight, and temperature conversions instantly.

Precise calculations use accurate conversion factors for reliable results. All conversions are performed using standard mathematical relationships.

No installation required means you can convert units from any device with a web browser. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Swap functionality lets you reverse conversions with one click, making it easy to convert back and forth between units.

Clean interface presents results clearly without clutter or distractions. Enter values and get answers immediately.