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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. Some inch-pound units, such as the gallon, have the same name as units previously used in other countries but differ in magnitude.
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.
* The exact conversion between metric and English.
Ver. 21‐Sep‐2011 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)
General conversion tables Based on the above principles and sources, Platts publishes below a list of conversion factors between US Imperial and SI units for given quantities. In addition to the set of base quantity conversions, Platts also includes a set of conversion calculations between commonly employed factors and units.
These conversion tables are provided for your reference.
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).
