Unit Converter

Convert between metric and imperial units instantly — kilometres to miles, kg to lbs, Celsius to Fahrenheit, litres to gallons, and more. Accurate, fast, and free.

10 Free Unit Converters
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10 Available Tools

A

Area Converter

Free area converter — convert between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, square kilometers, and more. See all unit conversions at once as you type. No signup required.

D

Data Size Converter

Convert MB, GB, TB, KiB, MiB, and more with instant SI vs binary calculations. Fast, accurate, and browser-based.

E

Energy Converter

Free energy unit converter — convert joules, calories, kilocalories (kcal), kilowatt-hours, BTU, and electronvolts. Supports both food energy and physics units. No signup.

L

Length Converter

Convert meters, feet, inches, miles, kilometers, yards, and more with fast live calculations across all major units.

P

Power Converter

Free power converter — convert watts, kilowatts, megawatts, horsepower (mechanical and metric), and BTU/hr. Useful for electrical and mechanical engineering. No signup.

P

Pressure Converter

Free pressure converter — convert between PSI, bar, pascal, kilopascal, megapascal, and atmospheres. Useful for plumbing, engineering, and tire pressure. No signup required.

S

Speed Converter

Free speed converter — convert between km/h, mph, m/s, ft/s, knots, and Mach. Enter any speed and see all conversions instantly. Supports metric and imperial. No signup.

T

Temperature Converter

Free temperature converter — instantly convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. See all three temperature values update in real time as you type. No signup required.

V

Volume Converter

Free volume converter — convert between liters, milliliters, gallons (US and UK), fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and cubic meters. No signup required.

W

Weight Converter

Free weight converter — convert between kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stones, and metric tons. See all conversions at once as you type. Metric and imperial. No signup.

A free online unit converter lets you convert between length, weight, temperature, volume, speed, data size, energy, and pressure units instantly in your browser. The most common conversions include kilometres to miles, kilograms to pounds, Celsius to Fahrenheit, and MB to GB. All converters use exact conversion factors (not rounded values), work on any device, and require no account. Enter a value, choose your units, and get the result in one click.

What Can You Convert?

Convert kilometres to miles for international travel and navigation
Convert kilograms to pounds for fitness tracking or international shipping
Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit for cooking recipes from US sources
Convert litres to gallons for fuel economy and tank size comparisons
Convert MB to GB for storage capacity and file size management
Convert km/h to mph when crossing between metric and imperial countries
Convert acres to square metres for property and land area measurements
Convert watts to kilowatts for energy cost and appliance comparisons

How to Use

1

Choose a unit converter

Select the measurement type — length, weight, temperature, speed, volume, and more.

2

Enter your value

Type the number you want to convert in the input field.

3

Select your units

Choose the unit you are converting from and the unit you are converting to.

4

Read the result

The converted value appears instantly. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion.

What is a free online unit converter?

A free online unit converter is a browser-based tool that converts values between different systems of measurement — the metric system (SI), the US customary system, and the imperial system. You enter a number, choose your source unit and target unit, and the converted value appears instantly.

Unit converters are essential because the world uses two major measurement systems that don't naturally translate to each other. The metric system (used by most of the world) uses metres, kilograms, litres, and Celsius. The US customary system uses miles, pounds, gallons, and Fahrenheit. The imperial system (historically used in the UK) is similar but not identical.

The converters on this site use exact conversion factors, not rounded approximations. For example, 1 mile is exactly 1.609344 km, and 1 pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. This matters in engineering, science, cooking, and any context where small differences accumulate over many conversions.

When should you use a unit converter?

Use a unit converter whenever you encounter a measurement in an unfamiliar system. These are the most frequent real-world scenarios:

  • Travel — Speed limits in mph vs km/h, body weight in kg vs lbs on airline check-in scales, distances in miles vs km on road signs
  • Cooking — US recipes in cups, ounces, and Fahrenheit vs metric recipes in ml, grams, and Celsius
  • Fitness — Weight in kg for a gym in Europe vs lbs at a gym in the US, running distance in km vs miles
  • Property and land — Area in square feet vs square metres vs acres when comparing international real estate listings
  • Technology — File sizes in KB, MB, and GB when managing storage, comparing devices, or checking download speeds
  • Engineering and science — Pressure in PSI vs bar, energy in BTU vs kWh, power in horsepower vs kilowatts

Length and distance conversion: km to miles and beyond

Length conversion is the most commonly needed unit conversion. The key conversions to know:

  • 1 kilometre = 0.621371 miles (or roughly 0.6 miles as a quick mental estimate)
  • 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometres
  • 1 metre = 3.28084 feet = 39.3701 inches
  • 1 foot = 0.3048 metres = 30.48 centimetres
  • 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres (exact, by definition)
  • 1 yard = 0.9144 metres

The Length Converter shows your input converted to all common units simultaneously, so you can see the equivalent in metres, kilometres, miles, feet, inches, and centimetres at once — useful when you need the same distance in multiple contexts.

For running and cycling: 5 km = 3.11 miles, 10 km = 6.21 miles, 21.1 km (half marathon) = 13.1 miles, 42.2 km (marathon) = 26.2 miles.

Weight and mass conversion: kg to lbs and grams to ounces

Weight conversion between the metric and imperial systems is needed daily for fitness, cooking, shipping, and international product listings. The essential conversion factors:

  • 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
  • 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms = 453.592 grams
  • 1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.35029 kilograms (used for body weight in the UK)
  • 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams
  • 1 gram = 0.035274 ounces

Common weight conversions in practice:

  • 70 kg body weight = 154.3 lbs = 11 stone 0.3 lbs
  • 100 kg = 220.5 lbs
  • 500 g of ingredient = 17.6 oz = 1.1 lbs
  • 30 kg luggage allowance = 66.1 lbs

The Weight Converter on this site supports all of these units plus metric tonnes, short tons, and long tons.

Temperature conversion: Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin

Temperature is one of the trickier conversions because the scales have different zero points, requiring a formula rather than a simple multiplication factor.

Conversion formulas:

  • Celsius to Fahrenheit: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
  • Fahrenheit to Celsius: °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
  • Celsius to Kelvin: K = °C + 273.15
  • Kelvin to Celsius: °C = K − 273.15

Useful reference temperatures:

  • Water freezes at 0°C = 32°F
  • Body temperature: 37°C = 98.6°F
  • Comfortable room temperature: 20°C = 68°F
  • Oven temperatures: 180°C = 356°F, 200°C = 392°F
  • Boiling point of water: 100°C = 212°F at sea level

Kelvin is used in science and engineering where negative temperatures are impossible — absolute zero (0 K) is −273.15°C, the lowest possible temperature.

Digital storage conversion: bytes, KB, MB, GB, and TB

Data storage units are a frequent source of confusion because two different systems exist side by side: the decimal (SI) system and the binary system.

  • Decimal (used by storage manufacturers): 1 KB = 1,000 bytes, 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes, 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes
  • Binary (used by operating systems): 1 KiB = 1,024 bytes, 1 MiB = 1,048,576 bytes, 1 GiB = 1,073,741,824 bytes

This is why a "1 TB" hard drive shows as roughly 930 GB in Windows and macOS — the drive uses decimal gigabytes, but the OS reports binary gibibytes.

Common data size references:

  • A typical MP3 song: 3–5 MB
  • A high-resolution photo: 3–8 MB
  • A 4K video (per minute): 350–400 MB
  • A typical app: 50–200 MB
  • An average operating system: 30–50 GB

The Data Converter handles both decimal and binary prefixes and makes the distinction clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

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By Muhammad Abdullah Rauf · Founder, EverydayTools.proUpdated 2026

What is a unit converter?

A unit converter converts a value from one measurement unit to another (metric, imperial, or US customary) using exact conversion factors and formulas.

A unit converter is a tool that translates measurements between different unit systems — for example, kilometres to miles, kilograms to pounds, Celsius to Fahrenheit, litres to gallons, and square metres to square feet. Converters matter because different countries and industries use different standards, and small conversion errors can cause real mistakes in shipping, engineering, cooking, and travel.

This unit converter hub helps you pick the right converter for the measurement type you’re dealing with, then converts accurately using standard factors (and formulas for temperature).

How to use Unit Converter

  1. Select the unit category

    Choose a category: length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, or others.

  2. Enter your value

    Type the number you want to convert in the input field and select the source unit from the dropdown.

  3. Read all conversions

    The tool shows your value converted to all common units in the selected category simultaneously.

  4. Validate the unit definition

    For units with multiple definitions (e.g., US vs UK gallon), select the exact unit you need before copying the result.

Who uses Unit Converter?

Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.

International recipes

Convert cups to millilitres, ounces to grams, and Fahrenheit to Celsius when using recipes from different countries.

Travel planning

Convert miles to kilometres, pounds to kilograms, and Fahrenheit to Celsius when travelling internationally.

Engineering and science

Convert between SI and imperial units for measurements used in technical documentation, specifications, and calculations.

Online shopping

Convert clothing sizes and measurements between US, UK, and European standards when buying internationally.

Real estate comparisons

Convert square feet to square metres and acres to hectare when reviewing international property listings.

Driving and navigation

Convert km/h to mph and fuel volume units when comparing vehicle specs across regions.

Unit Converter examples

Kilometres to miles (distance)

Input

10 km

Output

6.2137 miles

Use for road trips, running events, and international directions. Exact factor: 1 mile = 1.609344 km.

Kilograms to pounds (weight)

Input

70 kg

Output

154.3236 lbs

Useful for fitness tracking, luggage limits, and shipping labels. Exact factor: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg.

Celsius to Fahrenheit (temperature)

Input

200°C

Output

392°F

Temperature uses a formula (not a multiplier): °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32.

Methodology

Most unit conversions use a fixed multiplier (and sometimes an additive offset). This hub relies on internationally standardized definitions (SI and agreed exact constants) and uses formulas for non-linear scales like temperature.

Common mistakes to avoid

Troubleshooting

My result doesn’t match another website

Likely cause: Different rounding rules or unit definitions (US vs UK gallon, metric vs mechanical horsepower, etc.).

Fix: Check the exact unit variant and increase displayed precision before rounding.

Temperature conversion looks incorrect

Likely cause: Offset was missed (32°F) or wrong direction was applied.

Fix: Use the temperature converter and verify the formula: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32; °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9.

I need multiple outputs at once

Likely cause: Some converters show only a single target unit.

Fix: Use category converters that show all common units simultaneously for faster comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the conversions?

Conversions use exact standard factors where defined (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 mile = 1.609344 km exactly, and 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Results are then displayed with rounding, but the underlying calculation maintains high precision.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. Conversions run locally in your browser — the values you enter are not uploaded.

Does it support temperature conversion?

Yes. Temperature conversions use formulas (not just multiplication): °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32, °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9, and K = °C + 273.15.

What’s the difference between imperial and US customary units?

They overlap but are not identical. For example, a US gallon is 3.78541 litres while a UK imperial gallon is 4.54609 litres. Always choose the correct unit variant for your region and context.

How do I convert km to miles?

Multiply kilometres by 0.621371 to get miles. For the reverse, multiply miles by 1.609344 to get kilometres.

How do I convert kg to lbs?

Multiply kilograms by 2.20462 to get pounds. For the reverse, multiply pounds by 0.45359237 to get kilograms.

How do I convert litres to gallons?

First choose the gallon type: US gallon (1 gal = 3.78541 L) or UK gallon (1 imp gal = 4.54609 L). Then divide litres by the appropriate constant.

Why do some results look slightly different after rounding?

Different tools round at different steps. To avoid discrepancies, keep more decimal places during calculation and round only the final displayed value.

Can I convert area and volume too?

Yes. Use the Area Converter for square units (sq ft, sq m, acres, hectares) and the Volume Converter for litres, gallons, cups, and fluid ounces.

Is this unit converter free?

Yes — completely free with no signup and no usage limits.

Privacy, accuracy, and trust

Privacy

Runs locally in your browser — no uploads and no signup required.

Accuracy

Uses exact unit definitions and internationally standardized conversion factors. Temperature conversions use the correct formulas (offset + scaling).

For regulated engineering, medical, or safety-critical use, verify requirements and rounding rules for your specific standard or jurisdiction.

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