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An extensive set of conversion factors between the two systems of units is listed in Section 5. In this document, the term inch-pound unit includes the degree Fahrenheit.
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SI UNITS AND CONVERSION TABLES Measurement Unit Symbol Equivalents Length 1 millimeter mm 1000 micrometers (µm) 1 centimeter cm 10 millimeters (mm) ... Common SI Units Metric Conversion Tables When You Know Fahrenheit subtract 32; then divideby 1.8 to find Celsius Celsius multiply by 1.8; then add32 to find Fahrenheit.
Temperature is a special case in which temperature scales are very different, so, you need to do multiple operations to convert from metric (Celsius) to Imperial (Fahrenheit) and vice versa. If you know °F, use the equation in the third column to convert to °C.
FACTORS FOR UNIT CONVERSIONS Quantity Equivalent Values Mass 1 kg = 1000 g = 0.001 metric ton = 2.20462 lbm = 35.27392 oz 1 lbm = 16 oz = 5 x 10‐4 ton = 453.593 g = 0.453593 kg Length 1 m = 100 cm = 1000 mm = 106 microns (µm) = 1010 angstroms (Å)
The table below gives conversion factors from a variety of units to the corresponding SI unit. Examples of the use of this table have already been given in the preceding section. For each physical quantity the name is given, followed by the recommended symbol(s).
Common Conversion Factors Mass Basic Unit 1 lb = 454 g Length Basic Unit 1 in = 2.54 cm Volume Derived Unit 1.06 qt = 1 L 1 mL = 1 cm3 = 1 cc The preferred abbreviation for Liter is L, but l is also accepted. (L is used because many fonts use the same character for lower case l and the number one.
