Unit Converter
How to Use
- STEP 1
- Select a category (e.g., Volume) and choose source/target units.
- STEP 2
- Enter a number. Conversion happens instantly when you change inputs.
- STEP 3
- Use Swap to reverse units or Reset to clear inputs.
Notes
- All calculations run locally in your browser. No data is sent to servers.
- Precision is sufficient for daily use. For scientific/engineering accuracy, verify constants and significant digits.
- Japanese cooking measures: teaspoon=5 mL, tablespoon=15 mL, measuring cup=200 mL. US values differ.
Tips
Length: 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly; 1 foot = 30.48 cm.
Area: 1 tsubo ≈ 3.3058 m² (traditional Japanese unit).
Weight: 1 lb ≈ 0.45359237 kg; 1 oz ≈ 28.349523 g.
Temperature: °C↔°F conversions use linear formulas; Kelvin is absolute temperature.
Cooking measures vary by region. Japan often uses 200 mL measuring cup, 15 mL tablespoon, 5 mL teaspoon. US tablespoon is about 14.7868 mL.
Rounding: Results are formatted up to 6 decimal places. For critical work, control significant figures explicitly.
Clothing sizes differ by brand and fit. Treat conversions as approximate guidance.
Swap quickly reverses units. Use it to check back-and-forth consistency.
FAQ
QUESTION 1
Does it work offline?
The initial page load requires an internet connection. After the page loads, all conversions run locally on your device without further network access. If installed as a PWA, some environments allow launching the tool offline.
QUESTION 2
Why are cooking cup sizes different?
Japan commonly uses a 200 mL measuring cup, while US cup is about 236.588 mL. We include both.
QUESTION 3
How are clothing sizes converted?
We map via an approximate chest-size table (S/M/L/XL) and return the closest equivalent in the target region.
QUESTION 4
Can I add custom units?
Not at the moment. If you have a request, please let us know — we prioritize widely useful additions.
QUESTION 5
How is rounding handled?
Results are displayed with up to 6 decimal places using locale-aware formatting. Internal calculations use precise constants.
QUESTION 6
Why do results differ slightly from other sites?
Differences in constants, definitions (e.g., regional cooking measures), or rounding rules can cause small discrepancies.