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Usage

This template shows measurement quantities as primary and converted secondary units (or ranges), with optional rounding, wikilinks, abbreviation, or US spellings, and various separators including:  parentheses "( )", "or", hyphens, comma, "to" or dashes. It can help users by calculating correct conversions from one unit of measurement to another, particularly for more complex units. It's also useful by making the text adhere to the Manual of Style.

Styles include: distance "32 metres (105 ft)" and "32 metres or 105 feet"; temperature "18 °C (64 °F)"; mass "55.0 kg (121.3 lb)" or "65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb)"; etc. For units see: Convert/list of units.

Options include:  lk=in, abbr=on, abbr=off, sp=us, adj=on, adj=mid, disp=x, disp=table and sortable=on (explained below). By default, output is rounded to match the precision of input; alternatives include: sigfig=3 or using the end parameter, such as "|1" to show tenths or "|-2" to show full 100's, etc.

Single value:

{{convert|value|in_unit|out_unit|round_to|...}}

Range of 2 values, or set of 3 or 4 (see below for list of range options):

{{convert|val1|range|val2 |in_unit|out_unit|round_to|...}}
{{convert/3 |val1|range|val2|words|val3|in_unit|out_unit|round_to|...}}
{{convert/4|val1|words|val2|words|val3|words|val4|in_unit|out_unit|...}}
  • Optional parameters, in examples below, allow abbreviated units (abbr=on), or U.S. spellings (sp=us for meter), or hyphenation (adj=on), etc.
  • This template may in some cases directly convert to other base units, for example {{convert|29.8|km/s|mi/h}} will directly convert the km/s to mph, as in 29.8 km/s (67,000 mph).
  • For this template many levels of substitution are possible, hence doing this fully, step by step, is cumbersome. Use Special:ExpandTemplates instead.
  • The template provides some dimensional analysis to check for compatible units. The user should be careful that input and output units are compatible. Do not, for example, attempt to convert barrels to tonnes (but see {{bbl to t}}). Also beware of units with similar names; the code oz, for example, is for the avoirdupois ounce (a unit of mass), do not use this if you want fluid ounces. Note also that the code lb gives pounds mass, for pounds force use lbf.
  • This documentation page tends to lag behind in terms of what the template can do. For more details, see the talk page and its archives.

Examples

Single value

Input Displays as
{{convert|3.21|kg|lb}} 3.21 kilograms (7.1 lb)
{{convert|3.21|kg|lb|0}} 3.21 kilograms (7 lb)
{{convert|10|kg|lb|disp=or}} 10 kilograms or 22 pounds
{{convert|6|ft|5|in|m}} 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
{{convert|10|mi}} 10 miles (16 km)
{{convert|100|mpgus}} 100 miles per US gallon (2.4 L/100 km; 120 mpg-imp)
{{convert|120|km/h}} 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)
{{convert|18|°C|°F}} 18 °C (64 °F)
{{convert|-15|C|F}} −15 °C (5 °F)
{{convert|9|e6USgal|abbr=off}} 9 million US gallons (34 megalitres)
The "e6" scales the input to millions; the "abbr=off" yields the "mega" in the output.
Scaling is only available for Single value conversions. Not all units are supported.
{{convert|1250|sqft|m2|lk=in|sigfig=2}} 1,250 square feet (120 m2)
Note 'lk=in' links only the input unit. This example is for illustration only, common units of measurement should not be linked. See: wp:overlink.
{{convert|20.5|m3|cuyd|lk=out|abbr=on}} 20.5 m3 (26.8 cu yd)
Note 'lk=out' links only the output unit, cu yd.
{{convert|641|acre|ha sqmi|lk=on}} 641 acres (259 ha; 1.002 sq mi)
Note 'lk=on' links all units. Per guidelines, common units should not be linked. See: wp:overlink.
{{convert|641|acre|ha sqmi|2|lk=on}} 641 acres (259.40 ha; 1.00 sq mi)
Although 640 acres equals 1 square mile; 641 acres rounded to two decimal places equals 1.00 sq mi.

Range of 2 values

Note: not yet operational for all units and it may be necessary to enter as "convert/2" rather than simply "convert"
Input Displays as
{{convert|60|and|170|kg|lb}} 60 and 170 kilograms (130 and 370 lb)
{{convert|60|to|170|kg|lb}} 60 to 170 kilograms (130 to 370 lb)
{{convert|60|to(-)|170|kg|lb}} 60 to 170 kilograms (130–370 lb)
{{convert|60|-|170|kg|lb}} 60–170 kilograms (130–370 lb)
{{convert|41|to|50|F|C}} 41 to 50 °F (5 to 10 °C)
{{convert|-10|to|-20|C|F}} −10 to −20 °C (14 to −4 °F)
{{convert|41|-|50|F|K}} 41–50 °F (278–283 K)
{{convert|60|by|120|ft}} 60 by 120 metres (200 by 390 ft)
{{convert|60|x|120|m|ft|abbr=on}} 60 m × 120 m (200 ft × 390 ft)
{{convert|60|+/-|10|m|ft}} 60 ± 10 metres (197 ± 33 ft)
{{convert|19|to|27|L|USgal}} 19 to 27 litres (5.0 to 7.1 US gal)
{{convert|5|to|7|L|USgal}} 5 to 7 litres (1.3 to 1.8 US gal)
{{convert|4|-|9|L|USgal|abbr=off}} 4–9 litres (1.1–2.4 US gallons)

The following conversions are currently not available as a range of values:

  • Some imperial and US gallon-based units
  • Other fuel-consumption units, except "mpg" or "L100km" shown above.
  • Large scale units (e3, e6, e9)
  • Combination-based units (ft&in, st&lb, lb&oz) due to complexity of the conversion.

Range/set of 3 or 4 values

Note: not yet operational for all units
Input Displays as
{{convert |60|by|100|by|120|m|ft}} 60 by 100 by 120 metres (200 by 330 by 390 ft)
{{convert/3 |60|x|100|x|120|m|ft|abbr=mos}} 60 m × 100 m × 120 m (200 ft × 330 ft × 390 ft)
{{convert/3 |60|-|70|-|80|kg|lb}} 60–70–80 kilograms (130–150–180 lb)
{{convert/4 |60|-|70|-|80|-|90|kg|lb}} 60–70–80–90 kilograms (130–150–180–200 lb)
{{convert/3 |60|to|80|or|85|m|ft}} 60 to 80 or 85 metres (200 to 260 or 279 ft)
{{convert/3 |11|by|15|rarely|16|ft|m}} 11 by 15 rarely 16 feet (3.4 by 4.6 rarely 4.9 m)
{{convert/3 |41|to|50|to|60|F|C}} 41 to 50 to 60 °F (5 to 10 to 16 °C)
{{convert/4 |2|to|12|, in summer|25|to|36|C|F}} 2 to 12, in summer 25 to 36 °C (36 to 54, in summer 77 to 97 °F)
{{convert/3 |41|-|50|almost|51|F|K}} 41–50 almost 51 °F (278–283 almost 284 K)

For {{convert/3}} or {{convert/4}}, the separator words can be any text.

Parameters

Parameters
Use US spelling attach |sp=us   to show "meter" rather than "metre" (etc.)
Make units linked attach |lk=on   to link all units (default: lk=off)
attach |lk=in   to link only the input units
attach |lk=out  to link only the output units
(The manual of style suggests that you should not link common units of measurement).
Use the adjective form, or insert mid-text words attach |adj=on (e.g. "190-foot (58 m) bridge" instead of "190 feet...").
This produces the adjective form, as the unit name in the singular with a hyphen (according to the Manual of Style).

attach |adj=mid (e.g. "190-foot bridge (58 m)" as: |adj=mid|bridge

or "190-foot-long bridge (58 m)" as: |adj=mid|-long bridge

Note 1: Any rounding-parameter should follow the mid-text: "text|0".
Note 2: For adj=mid, must specify both input & output unit-codes.

For example, to convert feet, use "ft|m" or "ft|0":
  • {{convert|9|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} → 9-foot-long (2.7 m)
To default the output unit-code, set parameter 3 to: 0.
Abbreviate units, or not attach |abbr=on    to show unit symbols
attach |abbr=off   to show all unit names in full words
attach |abbr=in    to abbreviate input units
attach |abbr=out   to abbreviate output units
attach |abbr=~      to show input unit symbol in result
attach |abbr=values to suppress unit names & show only values. So, {{convert|6|mi|abbr=values}} gives: 6 (9.7).
Change "( )" to display other separators attach |disp=or to put "or" between units.
The default value is:  disp=b for brackets/parentheses.
Change "( )" to customized separators attach |disp=x| (begin | end) to show "xx (begin yy end)" See example 1
attach |disp=x|; to show "xx; yy" See example 2
attach |disp=x| (same as |) to show "xx (same as yy)". See example 3
Example 1: {{convert|9|km|mi|disp=x| [|]}}9 kilometres [5.6 mi] (note space before [|)
Example 2: {{convert|9|km|mi|disp=x|; }}9 kilometres; 5.6 mi
Example 3: {{convert|10|km|mi|disp=x| (about |)}}10 kilometres (about 6.2 mi) (note spaces used within the code).
Display output only attach |disp=output only to show result number & unit
attach |disp=output number only to show just number
Note when using "disp=output only" then the unit name can still be shown as full words by abbr=off or linked by lk=on.
Example: {{convert|7500|acre|m2|disp=output only }} → 30,000,000 m2
Display units inverted as reverse order attach |disp=flip  to reverse the order & show output unit first.
So, {{convert|6|km|disp=flip}} shows "3.7 miles (6 km)".
To get symbol "mi" use abbr=in, to abbreviate the input unit (left-side unit).
Display unit name (only) attach |disp=unit to show the unit name for a symbol
The unit name will be plural when the amount is not 1, or hyphenated when adj=on. So, {{convert|2|cuyd|disp=unit}} shows "cubic yards" plural.
Display amounts as table cells attach |disp=table (or |disp=tablecen) Note: For use in tables, the template must start on a new line after a pipe. Only the number will be displayed unless you set |abbr=on, |lk=on, |lk=in or |lk=out. Example: here
Round to a specified number of significant figures attach |sigfig={some integer greater than zero}. In the case of temperatures Celsius or Fahrenheit this refers to the difference with the absolute-zero temperature. For example, at room temperature two significant digits means rounded to tens of degrees.
Round by 5 attach |disp=5  to round the output amount to the nearest 5 units. Not supported for all options.
Let Convert decide the unit to convert to skip the precision parameter (the 3rd or 4th unnamed parameter) e.g. {{convert|100|km|ft}} gives 100 kilometres (330,000 ft) and {{convert|100|km}} gives 100 kilometres (62 mi).
Display input value with a fraction {{convert|3/8|in|mm|3|abbr=on}} → 38 in (9.525 mm) or {{convert|11+1/4|in|cm|2|abbr=on}} → 11 14 in (28.58 cm)

For negative amounts, use two minus signs (hyphens): -11-1/4.

Generate a hidden sort key for use with a sortable table attach |sortable=on to generate a hidden sort key so that sortable tables will sort correctly. This uses {{ntsh}} to generate a sort key from the first numeric value. It ignores any additional values, ie, if you use 6|ft|2|in as the value, it will only use the 6 for the sort key. This will cause numeric values to sort in numeric order, ie: 5, 10, 15 instead of 10, 15, 5.

Parameters still under construction

Parameters still under construction. May not work in all situations
disp=5[note 1] The output will be rounded to the nearest 5 units. Might not work when linking unit names.
disp=tablecen[note 1] Similar to disp=table except that the values with be centered within the column. See the tables at La Nouvelle branch, BM-21 Grad for in use examples.
abbr=in Abbreviates only the input unit.
abbr=out Abbreviates only the output unit.
disp=br This separates input and output units with a forced line break. This can be useful in tables with limited horizontal space.
disp=sqbr Shows square brackets "[ ]" instead of parentheses "( )" in output. Example: 55 miles [89 km]. This option can be used in direct quotes, to show conversions in editorial brackets. See: attach |disp=x|[|], above, as another way of showing brackets "[ ]".
  1. 1.0 1.1 This is a limited, temporary option, until an alternative can be implemented.

Rounding

Convert supports four types of rounding:

Rounding to a given precision
Specify the desired precision with the fourth unnamed parameter (or third unnamed parameter if the "convert to" parameter is omitted; or fifth unnamed parameter if a range is specified; or fourth unnamed parameter again if a range is specified and the "convert to" parameter is omitted; needs to be replaced with a "precision" named parameter). The conversion is rounded off to the nearest power of 110 this number. For instance, if the result is 8621 and the round number is '-2', the result will be 8600. If the result is '234.0283043' and the round number is '0', the result will be 234.
Rounding to a given number of significant figures
Specify the desired number of significant figures using |sigfig={some integer greater than zero} as noted above.
Default rounding
If neither the desired precision nor the desired number of significant figures is specified, the conversion will be rounded either to precision comparable to that of the input value (the number of digits after the decimal point—or the negative of the number of non-significant zeroes before the point—is increased by one if the conversion is a multiplication by a number between 0.02 and 0.2, remains the same if the factor is between 0.2 and 2, is decreased by 1 if it is between 2 and 20, and so on) or to two significant figures, whichever is more precise. An exception to this is temperature, wherein the conversion will be rounded either to precision comparable to that of the input value or to that which would give three significant figures when expressed in kelvins, whichever is more precise.
Examples of default rounding
Input Displays as Note
{{convert|550|ft|m|0}} 550 feet (168 m) Approximate value is 167.64 m
{{convert|550|ft|m}} 550 feet (170 m) Rounds to 170, when approximate value is 167.64 m
{{convert|500|ft|m|0}} 500 feet (152 m) Approximate value is 152.4 m
{{convert|500|ft|m}} 500 feet (150 m) Rounds to 150, when approximate value is 152.4 m

Units supported

The table below lists units supported by this template. It is divided up according to the quantity being measured. Not all supported units are listed here; there are links to more complete lists for each quantity.

The codes listed in the code column (column 3) are accepted as input by the template. These can be used as the second or third unnamed parameter. For some units there exist alternative codes. These are listed in brackets and have been incorporated to make the code more flexible for editors, e.g. °F or F may be entered.

The codes listed in the combinations column (column 7) can be used to produce multiple conversions. They can only be used as the third unnamed parameter, e.g. {{convert|55|nmi|km mi}} produces "55 nautical miles (102 km; 63 mi)".

Abridged list of units supported by {{Convert}}
Explanation
system unit unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
the system(s) to which the unit belongs units listed by name unit-code to use in template symbols shown in output other notes about the units sample of the default conversion for the unit output codes for multiple conversions


LENGTH
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI megametre Mm Mm US spelling: megameter
1.0 Mm (620 mi)
kilometre km km US spelling: kilometer
1.0 km (0.62 mi)
  • km mi
metre m m US spelling: meter
1.0 m (3 ftin)
  • m ft
  • m ftin
centimetre cm cm US spelling: centimeter
1.0 cm (0.39 in)
  • cm in
millimetre mm mm US spelling: millimeter
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
  • mm in
micrometre μm (um) µm US spelling: micrometer
1.0 µm (3.9×10−5 in)
nanometre nm nm US spelling: nanometer
1.0 nm (3.9×10−8 in)
non-SI metric ångström Å
(angstrom)
Å 1.0 Å (3.9×10−9 in)
Imperial
&
US customary
mile mi mi 1.0 mi (1.6 km)
  • mi km
furlong furlong (none) 1.0 furlong (660 ft; 200 m)
chain chain (none) 1.0 chain (66 ft; 20 m)
rod rd rd For other names of this unit see the full list. 1.0 rd (17 ft; 5.0 m)
fathom fathom (none) assumes 1 fathom ≡ 6 ft 1.0 fathom (6.0 ft; 1.8 m)
yard yd yd assumes the international definition 1.0 yd (0.91 m)
foot ft (foot) ft code "foot" will show "foot" if plural.

code "ft" will show "foot" or "feet" depending on value.

1.0 ft (0.30 m)
  • ftin (feet and inches)
  • ft m (foot m)
inch in in 1.0 in (25 mm)
  • in cm
  • in mm
Other nautical mile nmi nmi the international standard nautical mile
For other nautical miles see the full list.
1.0 nmi (1.9 km; 1.2 mi)
parsec pc pc 1.0 pc (3.3 ly)
light-year ly ly 1.0 ly (63,000 AU)
astronomical unit AU AU 1.0 AU (150,000,000 km; 93,000,000 mi)


AREA
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI square kilometre km2 km2 US spelling: square kilometer
1.0 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
  • km2 sqmi
square metre m2 m2 US spelling: square meter
1.0 m2 (11 sq ft)
  • m2 sqft
square centimetre cm2 cm2 US spelling: square centimeter
1.0 cm2 (0.16 sq in)
  • cm2 sqin
square millimetre mm2 mm2 US spelling: square millimeter
1.0 mm2 (0.0016 sq in)
  • mm2 sqin
non-SI metric hectare ha ha 1.0 ha (2.5 acres)
Imperial
&
US customary
square mile sqmi sq mi 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
  • sqmi km2
acre acre (none) 1.0 acre (0.40 ha)
square yard sqyd sq yd 1.0 sq yd (0.84 m2)
square foot sqft
(sqfoot)
sq ft code "sqfoot" will show "square foot" if plural.

code "sqfoot" will show "foot" or "feet" depending on value.

1.0 sq ft (0.093 m2)
  • sqft m2 (sqfoot m2)
square inch sqin sq in 1.0 sq in (6.5 cm2)
  • sqin cm2
Other square nautical mile sqnmi sq nmi 1.0 sq nmi (3.4 km2; 1.3 sq mi)
dunam dunam (none) For alternative spellings and definitions see the full list 1.0 dunam (0.0010 km2; 0.00039 sq mi)
tsubo tsubo (none) 1.0 tsubo (3.3 m2)


VOLUME
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI cubic metre m3 m3 US spelling: cubic meter
one kilolitre
1.0 m3 (35 cu ft)
cubic centimetre cm3 cm3 US spelling: cubic centimeter
one millilitre
1.0 cm3 (0.061 cu in)
cc cc
cubic millimetre mm3 mm3 US spelling: cubic millimeter
1.0 mm3 (6.1×10−5 cu in)
non-SI metric kilolitre kl kl US spelling: kiloliter
one cubic metre
1.0 kl (35 cu ft)
kL kL
litre l l US spelling: liter
one cubic decimetre
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 l (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal)
  • l impgal
  • l USgal
  • l U.S.gal
  • l USdrygal
  • l U.S.drygal
L L
  • L impgal
  • L impqt
  • L USgal
  • L U.S.gal
  • L USdrygal
  • L U.S.drygal
centilitre cl cl US spelling: centiliter
1.0 cl (0.35 imp fl oz; 0.34 US fl oz)
cL cL
millilitre ml ml US spelling: milliliter
one cubic centimetre
1.0 ml (0.035 imp fl oz; 0.034 US fl oz)
  • ml impoz
  • ml USoz
  • ml U.S.oz
mL mL
  • mL impoz
  • mL USoz
  • mL U.S.oz
Imperial
&
US customary
cubic yard cuyd cu yd 1.0 cu yd (0.76 m3)
cubic foot cuft (cufoot) cu ft code "cufoot" will show "cubic foot" if plural.

code "cufoot" will show "foot" or "feet" depending on value.

1.0 cu ft (0.028 m3)
cubic inch cuin cu in 1.0 cu in (16 cm3)
Imperial imperial barrel impbbl imp bbl 36 imp gal 1.0 imp bbl (160 l; 36 imp gal; 43 US gal)
imperial bushel impbsh imp bsh 8 imp gal 1.0 imp bsh (36 l; 8.0 imp gal; 8.3 US dry gal)
impbu imp bu
imperial gallon impgal imp gal 4.54609 litres by definition, also
4 imp qt or 8 imp pt or 160 imp fl oz
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 imp gal (4.5 l; 1.2 US gal)
  • impgal l
  • impgal L
  • impgal USgal
  • impgal U.S.gal
  • impgal USdrygal
  • impgal U.S.drygal
imperial quart impqt imp qt 1/4 imp gal or 40 imp fl oz 1.0 imp qt (1,100 ml; 38 US fl oz)
imperial pint imppt imp pt 1/8 imp gal or 20 imp fl oz 1.0 imp pt (0.57 l)
imperial fluid ounce impoz (impfloz) imp fl oz 1/160 imp gal 1.0 imp fl oz (28 ml; 0.96 US fl oz)
  • impoz USoz
  • impoz U.S.oz
  • impoz ml
  • impoz mL
US customary
liquid measure
US barrel USbbl US bbl 31½ US gal
used for liquids except for oil and beer (see the full list)
1.0 US bbl (120 l; 32 US gal; 26 imp gal)
U.S.bbl U.S. bbl
barrel oilbbl bbl 42 US gal 1.0 bbl (0.16 m3)
US beer barrel USbeerbbl
(usbeerbbl)
US bbl 1.0 US bbl (120 l; 31 US gal; 26 imp gal)
U.S.beerbbl
(usbeerbbl)
U.S. bbl
US gallon USgal US gal 231 cubic inches by definition, also
4 US qt or 8 US pt or 128 US fl oz
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 US gal (3.8 l; 0.83 imp gal)
  • USgal l
  • USgal L
  • USgal impgal
U.S.gal U.S. gal
  • USgal l
  • USgal L
  • USgal impgal
US quart USqt US qt 1/4 US gal or 32 US fl oz 1.0 US qt (950 ml)
U.S.qt U.S. qt
US pint USpt US pt 1/8 US gal or 16 US fl oz 1.0 US pt (0.47 l; 0.83 imp pt)
U.S.pt U.S. pt
US fluid ounce USoz
(USfloz)
US fl oz 1/128 US gal 1.0 US fl oz (30 ml)
  • USoz ml
  • USoz mL
  • USoz impoz
U.S.oz
(U.S.floz)
U.S. fl oz
  • U.S.oz ml
  • U.S.oz mL
  • U.S.oz impoz
US customary
dry measure
US dry barrel USdrybbl US dry bbl 105/32 US bsh 1.0 US dry bbl (0.12 m3)
U.S.drybbl U.S. dry bbl
US bushel USbsh US bsh 2150.42 cubic inches by definition 1.0 US bsh (35 l; 8.0 US dry gal; 7.8 imp gal)
U.S.bsh U.S. bsh
US bushel USbu US bu 2150.42 cubic inches by definition 1.0 US bu (35 l; 8.0 US dry gal; 7.8 imp gal)
U.S.bu U.S. bu
US dry gallon USdrygal US dry gal 1/8 US bsh
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 US dry gal (4.4 l)
  • USdrygal l
  • USdrygal L
  • USdrygal impgal
U.S.drygal U.S. dry gal
  • U.S.drygal l
  • U.S.drygal L
  • U.S.drygal impgal
US dry quart USdryqt US dry qt 1/32 US bsh 1.0 US dry qt (1,100 ml)
U.S.dryqt U.S. dry qt
US dry pint USdrypt US dry pt 1/32 US bsh 1.0 US dry pt (550 ml)
U.S.drypt U.S. dry pt


SPEED
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI metre per second m/s m/s US spelling: meter per second
1.0 m/s (3.3 ft/s)
  • m/s ft/s (m/s foot/s)
non-SI metric kilometre per hour km/h km/h US spelling: kilometer per hour
1.0 km/h (0.62 mph)
  • km/h mph
Imperial
&
US customary
mile per hour mph mph 1.0 mph (1.6 km/h)
  • mph km/h
  • mph kn
foot per second ft/s (foot/s) ft/s code "foot/s" will show "foot per second" if plural.

code "foot/s" will show "foot" or "feet" depending on value.

1.0 ft/s (0.30 m/s)
  • ft/s m/s
Maritime units knot kn (knot) kn 1.0 kn (1.9 km/h; 1.2 mph)
  • kn mph


FORCE
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI giganewton GN GN Allows triple output units. See: full list. 1.0 GN (220,000,000 lbf)
  • GN LT-f
  • GN LTf
  • GN ST-f
  • GN STf
meganewton MN MN Allows triple output units. See: full list. 1.0 MN (220,000 lbf)
  • MN LT-f
  • MN LTf
  • MN ST-f
  • MN STf
Script error kN Script error Allows triple output units. See: full list. Script error
  • kN LT-f
  • kN LTf
  • kN ST-f
  • kN STf
Script error N Script error Script error
  • N lb-f
  • N lbf
  • N oz-f
  • N ozf
Script error mN Script error Script error
  • mN oz-f
  • mN ozf
  • mN gr-f
  • mN grf
Script error μN (uN) Script error Script error
  • μN gr-f
  • μN grf
Script error nN Script error Script error
  • nN gr-f
  • nN grf
cgs Script error Mdyn Script error Script error
Script error kdyn Script error Script error
Script error dyn
(dyne)
Script error Script error
Script error mdyn Script error Script error
Metric gravitational units Script error t-f Script error Script error
tf Script error
Script error kg-f Script error Script error
kgf Script error
Script error g-f Script error Script error
gf Script error
Script error mg-f Script error Script error
mgf Script error
Avoirdupois-based units Script error pdl Script error Script error
Script error LT-f Script error Script error
  • LT-f ST-f
LTf Script error
  • LTf STf
Script error ST-f Script error Script error
  • ST-f LT-f
STf Script error
  • STf LTf
Script error lb-f Script error Script error
lbf Script error
Script error gr-f Script error Script error
grf Script error


ENERGY
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI Script error GJ Script error Script error
Script error MJ Script error Script error
Script error kJ Script error Script error
Script error hJ Script error Script error
Script error daJ Script error Script error
Script error J Script error Script error
Script error dJ Script error Script error
Script error cJ Script error Script error
Script error mJ Script error Script error
Script error μJ (uJ) Script error Script error
Script error nJ Script error Script error
cgs Script error Merg Script error Script error
Script error kerg Script error Script error
Script error erg Script error Script error
Watt-hour multiples Script error TWh Script error Script error
TW.h Script error
Script error GWh Script error Script error
GW.h Script error
Script error MWh Script error Script error
MW.h Script error
Script error kWh Script error Script error
kW.h Script error
Script error Wh Script error Script error
W.h Script error
Electron-
volt
multiples
Script error GeV Script error Script error
Script error MeV Script error Script error
Script error keV Script error Script error
Script error eV Script error Script error
Script error meV Script error Script error
Calorie multiples Script error Cal Script error The thermo-chemical calorie is the default definition. For others, see the full list. Script error
Script error Mcal Script error Script error
Script error kcal Script error Script error
Script error cal Script error Script error
Script error mcal Script error Script error
pound/
ounce
-foot/
inch-hour-minute-second
Script error ftpdl Script error Script error
Script error ftlbf Script error Script error
ftlb-f Script error
Script error inlbf Script error Script error
inlb-f Script error
Script error inozf Script error Script error
inoz-f Script error
Script error hph Script error Script error
British thermal unit Script error Btu Script error The International Steam Table British thermal unit is used. For others, see the full list. Script error
BTU Script error
TNT-based units Script error GtTNT Script error Script error
Script error GtonTNT Script error
Script error MtTNT Script error Script error
Script error MtonTNT Script error
Script error ktTNT Script error Script error
Script error ktonTNT Script error
Script error tTNT Script error Script error
Script error tonTNT Script error
Other
Script error Eh Script error Script error
Script error Ry Script error Script error
Script error toe Script error Script error
Script error BOE Script error Script error
cubic foot of natural gas cuftnaturalgas (cufootnaturalgas) Unit-code cufootnaturalgas will show "cubic foot of natural gas" if plural. Script error
Script error latm Script error Script error
Latm Script error
Script error impgalatm Script error Script error
Script error USgalatm
(usgalatm)
Script error Script error
U.S.galatm
(usgalatm)
Script error


TEMPERATURE
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI Script error K Script error Allows triple output units. See: full list. Script error
  • K °C (K C)
  • K °R (K R)
  • K °F (K F)
Script error °C (C) Script error Script error
  • °C K (C K)
  • °C °R (C R)
  • °C °F (C F)
Imperial
&
US customary
Script error °R (R) Script error Script error
  • °R K (R K)
  • °R °C (R C)
  • °R °F (R F)
Script error °F (F) Script error Script error
  • °F K (F K)
  • °F °C (F C)
  • °F °R (F R)
Celsius change C-change Used for temperature intervals instead of absolute temperatures
Example:  {{convert|5|C-change|0}} warmer
Result: Script error warmer
Fahrenheit change F-change Used for temperature intervals instead of absolute temperatures
Example:  {{convert|10|F-change|0}} colder
Result: Script error colder


MASS
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI Script error kg Script error Allows triple output units. See: full list. Script error
  • kg lb
  • kg st
Script error g Script error Script error
  • g oz
Script error mg Script error Script error
  • mg gr
Script error μg (ug) Script error Script error
non-SI metric Script error t Script error Allows triple output units. See: full list. Script error
  • t LT
  • t ST
Script error MT Script error
  • MT LT
  • MT ST
Avoirdupois Script error LT Script error 2,240 lb
used mostly in the British Commonwealth.
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
Script error
  • LT t
  • LT MT
  • LT ST
long ton Script error
Script error ST Script error 2,000 lb
used mostly in the US.
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
Script error
  • ST t
  • ST MT
  • ST LT
short ton Script error
Script error st Script error 14 lb
used mostly in the British Commonwealth except Canada.
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
Script error
  • st kg
  • st lb
Script error lb Script error Allows triple output units. See: full list. Script error
  • lb kg
  • lb st
Script error oz Script error Script error
  • oz g
Script error drachm Script error Script error
Script error dram Script error
Script error gr Script error equivalent to the troy grain Script error
Troy Script error ozt Script error Script error
other Script error carat Script error Script error


TORQUE
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
Industrial
SI Script error Nm Script error Triple combinations are also possible. See the full list. Script error
  • Nm kg.m
  • Nm lb.ft
Non-SI metric Script error kg.m Script error Script error
  • kg.m Nm
  • kg.m lb.ft
Imperial
&
US customary
Script error lb.ft Script error Script error
  • lb.ft Nm
  • lb.ft kg-m
Scientific
SI Script error N.m Script error Triple combinations are also possible. See the full list. Script error
  • N.m kgf.m
  • N.m lbf.ft
Non-SI metric Script error kgf.m Script error Script error
  • kgf.m N.m
  • kgf.m lbf.ft
Imperial
&
US customary
Script error lbf.ft Script error Script error
  • lbf.ft N.m
  • lbf.ft kgf.m
DENSITY
(Full list)
system unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
notes sample default
conversion
combination
output units
Metric Script error kg/m3 Script error Script error
  • kg/m3 lb/ft3 (kg/m3 lb/cuft)
  • kg/m3 lb/yd3 (kg/m3 lb/cuyd)
Script error g/m3 Script error Script error
  • g/m3 kg/m3
  • g/m3 lb/ft3 (g/cm3 lb/cuft)
  • g/m3 lb/yd3 (g/cm3 lb/cuyd)
Imperial
&
US customary
Script error lb/ft3 Script error Script error
  • lb/ft3 kg/m3 (lb/cu ft g/m3)
  • lb/ft3 g/m3 (lb/cu ft g/m3)
Script error lb/yd3 Script error Script error
  • lb/yd3 kg/m3 (lb/cuyd kg/m3)
  • lb/yd3 g/m3 (lb/cuyd g/m3)


PRESSURE
unit unit-
code
abbrev-
iation
sample default
conversion
Script error GPa Script error Script error
Script error MPa Script error Script error
Script error kPa Script error Script error
Script error hPa Script error Script error
Script error Pa Script error Script error
Script error mPa Script error Script error
Script error mbar Script error Script error
mb Script error
Script error dbar Script error Script error
Script error bar Script error Script error
Script error kBa Script error Script error
Script error Ba Script error Script error
Script error atm Script error Script error
Script error Torr Script error Script error
Script error mmHg Script error Script error
Script error inHg Script error Script error
Script error psi Script error Script error
FUEL EFFICIENCY
unit unit-
code
notes combinations
kilometres per litre km/l (km/L) Use km/L to get "km/L"
  • km/l mpgimp
  • km/l mpgus
litres per 100 kilometres l/100 km (L/100 km) Use L/100 km to get "L/100 km"
  • l/100 km mpgimp
  • l/100 km mpgus
litres per kilometre l/km (L/km) Use L/km to get "L/km"
  • l/km impgal/mi
  • l/km usgal/mi
miles per imperial gallon mpgimp
  • mpgimp mpgus
miles per US gallon mpgus (mpgUS, mpgU.S.) Use mpgUS to get "US"

Use mpgU.S. to get "U.S."
mpgus will give "U.S." if spelling is
set to US & "US" otherwise

  • mpgus mpgimp
imperial gallons per mile impgal/mi
  • impgal/mi
US gallons per mile usgal/mi (USgal/mi, U.S.gal/mi) As above with the us vs US vs U.S.
  • usgal/mi
The mpgUS, mpgU.S., USgal/mi vs U.S.gal/mi, km/L, L/100 km and L/km variants work within combinations also (making 36 combinations in total).
POWER
Watts, kilowatts, milliwatts, etc. are supported. As is horsepower (English & metric). Use standard abbreviations as input code (lowercase hp for horsepower, for example)
POPULATION DENSITY
unit unit-
code
notes combinations
inhabitants per square kilometre PD/sqkm PD stands for population density, i.e. humans (inhabitants)
  • PD/sqkm PD/sqmi
per square kilometre /sqkm Used when the word 'inhabitants' would be inappropriate.
  • /sqkm /sqmi
inhabitants per hectare PD/ha
  • PD/ha PD/acre
per hectare /ha
  • /ha /acre
inhabitants per square mile PD/sqmi PD stands for population density, i.e. humans (inhabitants)
  • PD/sqmi PD/sqkm
per square mile /sqmi Used when the word 'inhabitants' would be inappropriate.
  • /sqmi /sqkm
inhabitants per acre PD/acre
  • PD/acre PD/ha
per acre /acre
  • /acre /ha
COST PER UNIT MASS
unit unit-
code
notes combinations
dollars per pound $/lb "$" can mean US$, HK$, etc.
  • (none)
dollars per kilogram $/kg
  • (none)
dollars per troy ounce $/ozt 12 troy ounces in 1 troy pound
  • (none)

Examples

TemplateData

This is the TemplateData documentation for the template used by the new VisualEditor.

Convert/doc

Converts measurements to other units.

Template parameters
ParameterDescriptionTypeDefaultStatus
value1the value to convertnumberemptyoptional
from unit2string/lineemptyoptional
to units3string/lineemptyoptional
precision or suffix4significant digits after decimal dot or, if negative, exponent of tennumberemptyoptional
link unitslk“on” all, “in” input, “out” output or “off” no unitsstring/lineoffoptional
abbreviationabbrshow “on” unit symbols, “off” all unit names in full words, “in” abbreviated input units, “out” abbreviated output units or “values” no unit namesstring/lineemptyoptional
spellingsp“us” USstring/lineemptyoptional
adjectiveadjadjective form (singular unit name appended by hyphen) “on” or “mid” to put conversion at endstring/lineemptyoptional
conversiondispshow conversion … “or” after ‘or’, “b” in parentheses, “x” with custom prefix and suffix, “table”/“tablecen”, “output only” alone, “output number only” alone and without unit, “flip” first, “unit” not at all but input unit; if the value is a number it is used as precisionstring/lineboptional
significant figuressigfignumber that sets the number of significant figuresnumberemptyoptional
sort keysortable“on” generate a hidden sort keystring/lineemptyoptional

See also

Script error