Metric Conversions
Because the United States does not generally use metric measurements,
the following conversions are included for your convenience. You
are encouraged to convert your height and weight into feet and pounds
and write the measurements down for future use.
Approximate Height Conversions
| Symbol |
When You Know |
Multiply by |
To Find |
Symbol |
mm |
millimeters |
0.04 |
inches |
in |
cm |
centimeters |
0.4 |
inches |
in |
m |
meters |
3.3 |
feet |
ft |
m |
meters |
1.1 |
yards |
yd |
km |
kilometers |
0.6 |
miles |
mi |
| Symbol |
When You Know |
Multiply by |
To Find |
Symbol |
in |
inches |
2.5 |
centimeters |
cm |
ft |
feet |
30 |
centimeters |
cm |
yd |
yards |
0.9 |
meters |
m |
mi |
miles |
1.6 |
kilometers |
km |
Approximate Mass (Weight) Conversions
| Symbol |
When You Know |
Multiply by |
To Find |
Symbol |
oz |
ounces |
28 |
grams |
g |
lb |
pounds |
0.45 |
kilograms |
kg |
|
Short tons |
0.9 |
metric tons |
t |
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(2000 lbs) |
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Exact Temperature Conversions
Fahrenheit to Celsius: |
| °F |
degrees Fahrenheit |
subtract 32, multiply by 5/9 |
degrees Celsius |
°C |
| Celsius to Fahrenheit: |
| °C |
degrees Celsius |
multiply by 9/5, add 32 |
degrees Fahrenheit |
°F |
On-line Converter
For an on-line calculator, visit the following web site:
http://www.metric-conversions.org/measurement-conversions.htm
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