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
Q1
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.
Q2
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.
Q3
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.
Q4
Can I add custom units?
Not at the moment. If you have a request, please let us know — we prioritize widely useful additions.
Q5
How is rounding handled?
Results are displayed with up to 6 decimal places using locale-aware formatting. Internal calculations use precise constants.
Q6
Why do results differ slightly from other sites?
Differences in constants, definitions (e.g., regional cooking measures), or rounding rules can cause small discrepancies.