Whether you are following a recipe in cups, reading a US weather forecast in Fahrenheit, or converting your weight for a visa form, unit conversions come up constantly. This guide covers the most common conversions and shows you how to do them instantly using a free online unit converter.
Most Searched Unit Conversions
Here are the most common conversions and their exact values: 1 meter = 3.28084 feet | 1 km = 0.621371 miles | 1 kg = 2.20462 lbs | 0°C = 32°F (formula: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32) | 1 inch = 2.54 cm | 1 litre = 0.264172 US gallons | 1 acre = 4046.86 square metres.
How to Convert Units Online — Step by Step
- 1Open NextifyTools Unit Converter (free, no sign-up)
- 2Select the category — Length, Weight, Temperature, Area, Volume, Speed, Time or Digital
- 3Enter the value you want to convert
- 4Select the "From" unit and the "To" unit
- 5The result appears instantly — copy or use directly
Celsius to Fahrenheit — The Quick Formula
To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit: multiply by 9, divide by 5, then add 32. Example: 37°C (body temperature) = 37 × 9/5 + 32 = 98.6°F. Common reference points: 0°C = 32°F (freezing) | 20°C = 68°F (room temperature) | 37°C = 98.6°F (body temp) | 100°C = 212°F (boiling).
Meters to Feet — Converting Height and Distance
1 meter = 3.28084 feet. For height: 5 feet = 152.4 cm, 6 feet = 182.88 cm. For distance: 100m sprint = 328 feet. For apartments and real estate: 1000 sq ft = 92.9 sq metres. The quick approximation is: multiply metres by 3.28 for feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kg to lbs?
Multiply the weight in kg by 2.20462. Example: 70 kg = 70 × 2.20462 = 154.32 lbs. Or use the unit converter tool for instant results.
What is 1 mile in kilometres?
1 mile = 1.60934 km. So 5 miles = 8.047 km, 26.2 miles (marathon) = 42.195 km.
How do I convert GB to MB?
1 GB = 1024 MB. 1 MB = 1024 KB. Use the Digital Storage category in the unit converter.
What is 100 grams in ounces?
100 grams = 3.5274 ounces. 1 ounce = 28.3495 grams.