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Unit Converters

Free unit converters for length, weight, area, temperature, speed, and number bases. Includes India-specific land units and instant bidirectional conversion.

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All formulas are reviewed by Mayra, and cross-verified against official sources (RBI, WHO, ICMR, ISO).

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iCalcApp unit converters cover temperature, length, weight, area, speed, and hexadecimal. All use exact SI-defined conversion factors from BIPM. Includes Indian land units (bigha, gunta, cent), imperial and metric, and real-world reference tables. Free and instant.

Why do unit conversions differ between countries?

Historical measurement systems developed independently before standardisation. The metric system was formalised in France (1795) and is now official in 195 countries. The US, Myanmar, and Liberia have not formally adopted metric for everyday use. The UK uses a hybrid — metric for most official purposes, imperial for road distances and some food portions. This is why international recipes, engineering specs, and product labelling often require conversion.

What is the SI system and why does it matter?

The International System of Units (SI) is the modern metric system, maintained by the BIPM. It defines 7 base units — metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candela — from which all other units derive. SI is the global standard for science, medicine, and international trade. All iCalcApp converters use SI-defined exact factors, not approximations.

All Unit Conversion Tools

Quick unit conversions, all on one pattern: the area converter, hex converter, length converter, speed converter, temperature converter, unit converter, and the weight converter. Each opens instantly, calculates in real time as you type, and explains its formula with worked examples below the tool.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common unit conversions?

The most-searched conversions globally: km to miles (×0.621), kg to pounds (×2.205), Celsius to Fahrenheit (×9/5 +32), metres to feet (×3.281), and litres to gallons (×0.264 US / ×0.220 UK). For India: square feet to square metres (÷10.764), and land units (1 bigha = 27,225 sq ft in Punjab; 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft in South India).

How do I convert Indian land units like bigha and gunta?

Indian land units vary by state. Use the Area Converter which includes: Bigha (Punjab: 27,225 sq ft; UP/Bihar: 27,000 sq ft; West Bengal: 14,400 sq ft), Gunta/Guntha (1,089 sq ft in Maharashtra/Karnataka), Cent (435.6 sq ft in South India), and Ground (2,400 sq ft in Tamil Nadu). Always verify with local revenue records.

What is the difference between US and UK gallons?

1 US gallon = 3.785 litres. 1 UK imperial gallon = 4.546 litres — about 20% larger. When converting litres to gallons, always specify which: 10 litres = 2.64 US gallons or 2.20 UK gallons. Fuel economy (MPG) figures also differ — UK MPG is always higher than US MPG for the same vehicle.

How accurate are online unit converters?

iCalcApp converters use the exact conversion factors defined by the International System of Units (SI) and the BIPM (Bureau International des Poids et Mesures). For example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly (defined). 1 mile = 1,609.344 metres exactly. Rounded factors (e.g. 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs) introduce small errors — use the converter for full precision.

Can I convert between metric and imperial units?

Yes — all converters support both metric (SI) and imperial/US customary units. The Unit Converter handles the most common cross-system conversions. The Temperature Converter includes Celsius (metric), Fahrenheit (US/imperial), and Kelvin (scientific). The Length Converter covers metres through to miles and nautical miles.

Sources & References

Sources: BIPM — The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019; NIST Special Publication 811; Revenue Department of India land measurement standards.

For mathematical calculations beyond conversion, see our math calculators.

Converter categories

Length and distance converters

The length converter handles all units: kilometres, miles, metres, centimetres, millimetres, feet, inches, yards, and nautical miles — with instant bidirectional conversion. Common needs: km to miles for international speed limits, cm to feet for height, metres to feet for property dimensions.

Weight and mass converters

The weight converter covers kilograms, pounds, stone, ounces, grams, tonnes, and traditional Indian units (tola, ser, maund). Gold is quoted per tola in India (1 tola = 11.664 g). Body weight comparisons between India (kg) and US/UK (pounds) are among the most common uses.

Area converters

The area converter converts between square metres, square feet, acres, hectares, and Indian land units including bigha, gunta, cent, marla, and ground — covering all major regional variations by state. Essential for property purchases, agricultural land transactions, and flooring calculations.

Temperature converters

The temperature converter converts between Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, and Rankine. Quick references: 0°C = 32°F (freezing); 37°C = 98.6°F (body temperature); 100°C = 212°F (boiling at sea level). Kelvin is used in physics and chemistry (0 K = −273.15°C absolute zero).

Speed converters

The speed converter handles km/h, mph, m/s, knots, Mach, and feet per second. India uses km/h for speed limits; the US and UK use mph. Aviation uses knots. Beaufort scale wind speeds are also included.

Number system converters

The hex converter converts between decimal, hexadecimal, binary, and octal — with HTML colour code lookup. Essential for web development, network administration, and embedded systems programming.

General unit converter

The unit converter covers all categories in one place — length, weight, volume, area, temperature, and more. Use it when you need a quick conversion across multiple unit types without switching between specialist converters.

Popular conversion quick reference

FromToMultiply By
MilesKilometres1.609344
KgPounds2.204623
CelsiusFahrenheit×1.8, then +32
Square feetSquare metres0.092903
AcresHectares0.404686
LitresGallons (US)0.264172

When to use each converter

UnitCommon use casesIndia-specific need
Lengthkm to miles, feet to cm, height conversionsFeet/inches ↔ cm for height; km ↔ miles for international travel
Weightkg to lbs, body weight, gold in tola1 tola = 11.664 g; gold prices quoted per 10g or per tola in India
Areasq ft to sq m, bigha, acres, hectaresProperty in sq ft (RERA), land in bigha/gunta/cent by state
Temperature°C ↔ °F ↔ KelvinMedical readings in °F, weather in °C, chemistry in Kelvin
Speedkm/h ↔ mph, m/s, knotsIndian speed limits in km/h; international driving and aviation in mph/knots
Hex / BinaryDecimal ↔ hex ↔ binary ↔ octalWeb colours (#RRGGBB), IP addressing, embedded systems
GeneralAny category, quick one-off conversionsHub for all conversion types without switching between pages

Most popular conversions on iCalcApp

  • km to miles — 1 km = 0.6214 miles. Common for treadmill speed settings and international distance benchmarks.
  • kg to pounds — 1 kg = 2.2046 lbs. Used for body weight comparisons with US/UK fitness content.
  • sq ft to sq m — 1 sq ft = 0.0929 sq m. Essential for property comparisons when listings switch units.
  • Celsius to Fahrenheit — Formula: (°C × 9/5) + 32. Body temp 37°C = 98.6°F; oven temp 180°C = 356°F.
  • Decimal to hex — Used in web development (#FFFFFF = 255,255,255 in RGB) and network administration.

Conversion accuracy

All conversion factors on iCalcApp use internationally standardised values. Length uses the international yard and pound agreement (1959). Temperature uses the exact thermodynamic definitions (0°C = 273.15 K). Area uses SI base units (1 m² = 10.7639 sq ft, exact). Indian land units (bigha, gunta, cent) vary by state — our area converter uses the most widely accepted national averages with state-specific notes.

For precision engineering or legal/official conversions, verify against BIPM (International Bureau of Weights and Measures) or the relevant national standards body (BIS in India). View our methodology.