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Metric
conversion
The metric system is used by most nations of the world. You can find below metric conversions of the systems used in U.S and U.K. Metric system simplifies calculations since it is based on a decimal system (units of 10, 100, 1000, etc.) and it is important for traders and manufacturers to understand the two sets of measurements.
Lengths 1 foot = 30,48 centimeters
1 yard = 0,914 m = feet
1 meter (m) = 100 cm = 1,094 yards
1 millimeter (mm) = 0,0394 inches
1 centimeter (cm) = 10 mm = 0,3937 inches
1 inch (in) = 2,54 centimeters
1 kilometer (km) = 1000 m = 0,6214 miles
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Quick conversion factors
Inches x 25,4 = Millimeters
Feet x 30 = Centimeters
Yards x 0,9 Meters
Miles x 1,6 = Kilometers
Millimeters x 0,04 = Inches
Centimeters x 0,4 = Inches
Meters x 1,1 = Yards
Kilometers x 0,62 = Miles
Weights
1 ounce (oz) = 28,35 grams
1 ounce, troy = 31,103 grams
1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg) = 0,0353 ounces
1 pound (lb) = 16 oz = 0,4536 kg = 453,59 grams
1 kilograms (kg) = 1,000 g = 2,2046 pounds (lb)
1 ounce (oz) = 28,35 grams
1 stone = 14 ib = 6,3503 kilograms
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Quick conversion factors
Ounces x 28,35 = Grams
Pounds x 0,45 = Kilograms
Grams x 0,0353 = Ounces
Kilograms x 2,20 = Pounds
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