Question 1

What types of units can I convert?

Accepted Answer

You can convert units of length (meters, feet, miles), weight (kilograms, pounds), temperature (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin), volume (liters, gallons), area (square meters, acres), and speed (km/h, mph).

Question 2

Why is temperature conversion different?

Accepted Answer

Unlike other units that use multiplicative factors, temperature scales have different zero points. Celsius and Fahrenheit require special formulas: °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32.

Question 3

What's the difference between US gallon and UK gallon?

Accepted Answer

The US gallon equals 3.785 liters, while the British imperial gallon (UK) equals 4.546 liters. That's a significant 20% difference.

Question 4

What unit system is used in Latin America?

Accepted Answer

Most Latin American countries use the International System (metric): meters, kilograms, liters, and Celsius. Only Belize more commonly uses the imperial system.

Question 5

How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Accepted Answer

Multiply degrees Celsius by 9/5 (or 1.8) and add 32. For example, 20°C = (20 × 1.8) + 32 = 68°F. For the reverse process, subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9.

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