Unit Converter

Unit Conversion Guide

Length Conversions

Common length unit conversions for everyday use.

1 meter = 100 centimeters

Use case: Home improvement

1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers

Use case: Travel distance

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

Use case: Product dimensions

Weight Conversions

Weight conversions for cooking and shipping.

1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds

Use case: Package shipping

1 pound = 453.592 grams

Use case: Recipe conversion

1 ounce = 28.3495 grams

Use case: Cooking measurements

Temperature

Temperature conversions for weather and cooking.

0°C = 32°F

Use case: Freezing point

100°C = 212°F

Use case: Boiling point

20°C = 68°F

Use case: Room temperature

Common Conversion Mistakes

Recipe Conversion

Using wrong weight units

Confusing fluid ounces (volume) with ounces (weight)

Impact:

Incorrect ingredient proportions

Solution:

Always check if the recipe uses weight or volume measurements

International Shipping

Mixing imperial and metric

Listing package as 2 pounds when carrier uses kilograms

Impact:

Incorrect shipping costs or rejected packages

Solution:

Convert to the carrier's preferred unit system

Temperature Setting

Wrong temperature scale

Setting oven to 180°F instead of 180°C

Impact:

Undercooked food (180°F = 82°C)

Solution:

Always verify the temperature scale (°F vs °C)