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Template {{convert}} calculates a measurement value (number × unit) into the same measurement by a different unit, and then presents the results, formatted. See also the unit symbols recognized by this template.
For example:
{{convert|2|km|mi}} → 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) (km entered, converted into miles){{convert|7|mi|km}} → 7 miles (11 km) (mi entered, converted into km)Numbers can be rounded, units can be abbreviated into symbols:
{{convert|2|km|mi|2|abbr=on}} → 2 km (1.24 mi){{convert|7|mi|km|2|abbr=on}} → 7 mi (11.27 km)
Value ranges can be entered using |to|...or|-|...:
{{convert|2|to|5|km|mi}} → 2 to 5 kilometres (1.2 to 3.1 mi){{convert|2|-|5|km|mi}} → 2–5 kilometres (1.2–3.1 mi)Combined effect example:
{{convert|2|-|5|km|mi|2|abbr=on}} → 2–5 km (1.24–3.11 mi){{convert|2|and|5|km|mi|sigfig=3|abbr=off}} → 2 and 5 kilometres (1.24 and 3.11 miles)Enter units to convert from into:
{{convert|1|lb|kg}} → 1 pound (0.45 kg)By default, the first quantity shows the unit name, the second shows the symbol (or abbreviation):
{{convert|1|lb|kg}} → 1 pound (0.45 kg)
Using |abbr=in shows the symbol for first (left-hand side) unit, and the name instead of the symbol for the second unit:
{{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=in}} → 1 lb (0.45 kilograms)To abbreviate both or neither:
{{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=on}} → 1 lb (0.45 kg){{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=off}} → 1 pound (0.45 kilograms)|abbr=on by default
Template {{cvt}} is the same as {{convert}}, except that it has |abbr=on as the default behavior. In {{cvt}}, all other options are available. So:
{{cvt|1|lb|kg}} → 1 lb (0.45 kg)is equivalent to:
{{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=on}} → 1 lb (0.45 kg)
Use |adj=on to produce the adjectival (hyphenated) form:
A {{convert|10|mi|km|adj=on}} distance → A 10-mile (16 km) distance.Default behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|10|mi|km}} to go → 10 miles (16 km) to go.
|adj=on does not produce hyphens with unit symbols, as per Manual of Style:
A {{convert|9|in|cm|adj=on|abbr=on}} nail → A 9 in (23 cm) nail.By definition, 100 ft equals 30.48 m. In practical use, it is common to round the calculated metric number. With that, there are several possibilities.
By{{Convert}} default, the conversion result will be rounded either to precision comparable to that of the input value (the number of digits after the decimal point—or the negative of the number of non-significant zeroes before the point—is increased by one if the conversion is a multiplication by a number between 0.02 and 0.2, remains the same if the factor is between 0.2 and 2, is decreased by 1 if it is between 2 and 20, and so on) or to two significant digits, whichever is more precise. An exception to this is rounding temperatures (see below).
Examples of rounding
Input
Displays as
Note
{{convert|123|ft|m|-1}}
123 feet (40 m)
{{convert|123|ft|m}}
123 feet (37 m)
same output as with 0 (below)
{{convert|123|ft|m|0}}
123 feet (37 m)
{{convert|123|ft|m|1}}
123 feet (37.5 m)
{{convert|123|ft|m|2}}
123 feet (37.49 m)
123 feet is exactly 37.4904 m which is rounded to 37 m if this parameter is not specified at all
{{convert|500|ft|m|-1}}
500 feet (150 m)
{{convert|500|ft|m}}
500 feet (150 m)
same output as with -1 (above), because the conversion factor is between 0.2 and 2 (hence, it should produce same double-zero precision (−2) as in the input value), but the conversion must produce two significant digits at a minimum (hence, a higher single-zero precision (−1) is used)
{{convert|500|ft|m|0}}
500 feet (152 m)
{{convert|500|ft|m|1}}
500 feet (152.4 m)
{{convert|500|ft|m|2}}
500 feet (152.40 m)
exact value is 152.4 m
{{convert|500|ft|cm|-3}}
500 feet (15,000 cm)
{{convert|500|ft|cm}}
500 feet (15,000 cm)
same output as with -3 (above), because the conversion factor is between 20 and 200 (hence, it should decrease input value's double-zero precision (−2) by 2), but the conversion must produce two significant digits at a minimum (hence, a higher triple-zero precision (−3) is used)
{{convert|500|ft|cm|0}}
500 feet (15,240 cm)
Convert supports four types of rounding:
Specify the desired precision with an integer as the fourth unnamed parameter (or third unnamed parameter if the "convert to" parameter is omitted; or fifth unnamed parameter if a range is specified; or fourth unnamed parameter again if a range is specified and the "convert to" parameter is omitted; needs to be replaced with a "precision" named parameter). The conversion is rounded off to the nearest multiple of 1⁄10 to the power of this integer. For instance, if the result is 8621 and the rounding parameter is "−2", 8600 will be displayed. If the result is "123.456" and the parameter is "0", 123 will be displayed. Essentially a positive or zero rounding parameter specifies the number of decimal places; a negative value specifies the number of trailing zeroes.
|sigfig=
To specify the output number to be with n significant figures use |sigfig=<number>:
{{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=4}} → 1,200 feet (365.8 m){{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=3}} → 1,200 feet (366 m){{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=2}} → 1,200 feet (370 m){{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=1}} → 1,200 feet (400 m)Default behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|1200|ft|m}} → 1,200 feet (370 m)
Setting |sigfig= to a value less than 1 is meaningless:
{{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=0}} → 1,200 feet (370 m)* 
N
Using |round=5 rounds the outcome to a multiple of 5.
{{convert|10|m|ft}} → 10 metres (33 ft){{convert|10|m|ft|round=5}} → 10 metres (35 ft)
Similar: using |round=25 rounds the outcome to a multiple of 25.
{{convert|10|m|ft}} → 10 metres (33 ft){{convert|10|m|ft|round=25}} → 10 metres (25 ft)Default behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|10|m|ft|sigfig=4}} → 10 metres (32.81 ft)
In a range, one can round each value individually to the default. Use |round=each:
{{convert|10 x 200 x 3000|m|ft}} → 10 by 200 by 3,000 metres (33 ft × 656 ft × 9,843 ft){{convert|10 x 200 x 3000|m|ft|round=each}} → 10 by 200 by 3,000 metres (33 ft × 660 ft × 9,800 ft)
Specify the desired denominator using |frac=<some positive integer>. (Denominator is the below-the-slash number, for example the 3 in 1⁄3).
{{convert|5.56|cm|in|frac=16}} → 5.56 centimetres (2+3⁄16 in){{convert|8|cm|in|frac=4}} → 8 centimetres (3+1⁄4 in)The fraction is reduced when possible:
{{convert|8|cm|in|frac=100}} → 8 centimetres (3+3⁄20 in)Default behavior uses decimal notation:
{{convert|5.56|cm|in}} → 5.56 centimetres (2.19 in)In temperatures, the conversion will be rounded either to the precision comparable to that of the input value or to that which would give three significant figures when expressed in kelvins, whichever is more precise.
{{convert|10,000|C|F K}} → 10,000 °C (18,000 °F; 10,300 K){{convert|10,000.1|C|F K}} → 10,000.1 °C (18,032.2 °F; 10,273.2 K){{convert|-272|C|F K}} → −272 °C (−457.60 °F; 1.15 K){{convert|-272|C}} → −272 °C (−457.60 °F){{convert|100|C|F K}} → 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K){{convert|0|C|F K}} → 0 °C (32 °F; 273 K)
The precision of the input number in example (1) is one digit, but the precision of its kelvins expression is three, so the precision of the Fahrenheit conversion is made three (made 180...) . (1) and (2) seem to belie the fact that a 0.1 degrees Celsius change is a 0.18 degrees Fahrenheit change, and make the 32 degrees difference shown in (1) begin to seem off somehow.
Result (1) seems off until you set the significant figures yourself with |sigfig=:
{{convert|10000|C|sigfig=5}} → 10,000 °C (18,032 °F)or you set the precision positionally, relative to the decimal point (zero being at the decimal point):
{{convert|10000|C|0}} → 10,000 °C (18,032 °F)The precision of the input number in example (2) is six, so the precision of the Fahrenheit output is six now, whereas before kelvins had determined it to be three. Examples (3) and (4) show how this can be hidden and generate questions, but it occurs there because the kelvins conversion generated the fractional parts. (Before it was the input number that generated the fractional part.) In example (3) the three input digits converted into five significant output digits because of the two digits after the decimal point, generated by the kelvins conversion. This happened again in (5), but in (6) decimal fractions were neither given as input nor induced by the kelvins conversion.
There is limited support for rounding the displayed input number. The rounding takes place after conversion, so the output is based on the full-precision input. This is useful when the input is produced by {{#expr:}} or otherwise available to a higher precision than is usefully displayed, and it's desirable to avoid double-rounding.
To round the input to a specified number of digits after the decimal point, use one of the parameters:
|adj=ri0|adj=ri1|adj=ri2|adj=ri3
Note that it is not possible to round above the decimal place (|adj=ri-1N is invalid). Neither is there support for significant figures, multiples of a number, or any other output-rounding feature.
The default precision is computed based on the input, so an explicit output precision must usually be supplied:
{{convert|4.14159|mi|km|adj=ri0}} → 4 miles (6.66524 km) N (precisions are mismatched){{convert|4.14159|mi|km|0|adj=ri0}} → 4 miles (7 km) 
YIn this case, if the input were rounded before conversion, a different result would be obtained:
{{convert|{{#expr:4.14159 round 0}}|mi|km|0}} → 4 miles (6 km) N (rounds intermediate calculation, giving a different result)Separate the multiple output units by a space:
{{convert|10|C|F K}} → 10 °C (50 °F; 283 K){{convert|5|km|mi nmi}} → 5 kilometres (3.1 mi; 2.7 nmi)
If the output unit names contain spaces, use + as the separator.
See also:
Arange converts two values and separates them by your choice of words and punctuation.
Range indicators are entered as the second parameter (between the values). Range separators can be:
Separator
Convert
Result
Notes
-
{{convert|3|-|6|ft}}
3–6 feet (0.91–1.83 m)
Input can be hyphen (-) or en dash (–), output uses en dash
– – (en dash)
{{convert|3|–|6|ft}}
3–6 feet (0.91–1.83 m)
and
{{convert|3|and|6|ft}}
3 and 6 feet (0.91 and 1.83 m)
and(-)
{{convert|3|and(-)|6|ft}}
3 and 6 feet (0.91–1.83 m)
|abbr=on abbreviates the first unit
and(-)|abbr=on
{{convert|3|and(-)|6|ft|abbr=on}}
3 and 6 ft (0.91–1.83 m)
or
{{convert|3|or|6|ft}}
3 or 6 feet (0.91 or 1.83 m)
to
{{convert|3|to|6|ft}}
3 to 6 feet (0.91 to 1.83 m)
to(-)
{{convert|3|to(-)|6|ft}}
3 to 6 feet (0.91–1.83 m)
|abbr=on abbreviates the first unit
to(-)|abbr=on
{{convert|3|to(-)|6|ft|abbr=on}}
3 to 6 ft (0.91–1.83 m)
to about
{{convert|3|to about|6|ft}}
3 to about 6 feet (0.91 to about 1.83 m)
+/-
{{convert|3|+/-|6|ft}}
3 ± 6 feet (0.91 ± 1.83 m)
± ±
{{convert|3|±|6|ft}}
3 ± 6 feet (0.91 ± 1.83 m)
+
{{convert|3|+|6|ft}}
3 + 6 feet (0.91 + 1.83 m)
,
{{convert|3|,|6|ft}}
3, 6 feet (0.91, 1.83 m)
, and
{{convert|3|, and|6|ft}}
3, and 6 feet (0.91, and 1.83 m)
, or
{{convert|3|, or|6|ft}}
3, or 6 feet (0.91, or 1.83 m)
by
{{convert|3|by|6|ft}}
3 by 6 feet (0.91 by 1.83 m)
x
{{convert|3|x|6|ft}}
3 by 6 feet (0.91 m × 1.83 m)
|abbr=on abbreviates and repeats the first unit
× ×
{{convert|3|×|6|ft}}
3 by 6 feet (0.91 m × 1.83 m)
x|abbr=on
{{convert|3|x|6|ft|abbr=on}}
3 ft × 6 ft (0.91 m × 1.83 m)
xx
|xx|isdeprecated. Use |x| instead
*
|*|isdeprecated. Use |x| instead
Use by:
{{convert|6|by|12|ft|m}} → 6 by 12 feet (1.8 by 3.7 m)
Use ×, multiplication sign, or x, letter:
{{convert|6|x|12|m|ft}} → 6 by 12 metres (20 ft × 39 ft)
In science, the formal way is to set |x| and |abbr=on (keeping dimensions right, like in area = x km2):
{{convert|6|x|12|m|ft|abbr=on}} → 6 m × 12 m (20 ft × 39 ft){{convert|20|,|40|, or|60|mi}} → 20, 40, or 60 miles (32, 64, or 97 km)While it is possible to enter feet, inch in a simple conversion, this is not possible for ranges:
{{convert|1|ft|3|in|x|3|ft|5|in|mm}} → 1 foot 3 inches ([convert: unknown unit])* NDefault behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|1|ft|3|in|mm}} → 1 foot 3 inches (380 mm)
However, converting metric units into feet and inches with |order=flip can produce the desired output:
{{convert|380|x|1040|mm|ftin|order=flip}} → 1 foot 3 inches by 3 feet 5 inches (380 mm × 1,040 mm)
Default spelling of units is in the en (generic) locale. To show en-US spelling, use |sp=us:
{{convert|1|m|ft}} → 1 metre (3.3 ft)—default{{convert|1|m|ft|sp=us}} → 1 meter (3.3 ft)
To write a number in words, use |spell=in:
{{convert|10|mi|m|spell=in}} → ten miles (16,000 m)
To spell out both in and out values, use |spell=on:
{{convert|10|mi|m|spell=on}} → ten miles (sixteen thousand metres)
To make the first letter a capital, use |spell=In, |spell=On
{{convert|10|mi|m|spell=In}} → Ten miles (16,000 m){{convert|10|mi|m|spell=On}} → Ten miles (sixteen thousand metres){{convert|4|acre||adj=pre|planted}} → 4 planted acres (1.6 ha)
disp=preunit is similar, but has no separator after the specified text, and can have different text for the output value:
{{convert|4|acre||disp=preunit|planted }} → 4 planted acres (1.6 planted ha){{convert|4|acre||disp=preunit|planted |reforested-}} → 4 planted acres (1.6 reforested-ha)Note that two units (in this case, ft and m) are required. Use with just one unit will generate an error message.
{{convert|10|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} → 10-foot-long (3.0 m)The unit symbol is singular always. Depending on the preceding number only, a unit name can be shown plural.
{{convert|1|metre}} → 1 metre (3 ft 3 in){{convert|2|metre}} → 2 metres (6 ft 7 in){{convert|2|metre|abbr=on}} → 2 m (6 ft 7 in)Entering the unit "foot" instead of "ft" forces singular output "foot", whatever the number is.
{{convert|100|foot|abbr=off}} → 100 foot (30 metres)The convert template also supports spelling out fractions.
{{convert|3+1/2|oz|g|spell=in}} → three and a half ounces (99 g)Any additional words needed for the fraction can also be added at the end of the template.
{{convert|1/8|imppt|ml|spell=in|adj=pre|of an}} → one-eighth of an imperial pint (71 ml)Most unit codes accept a prefix of e3 (thousand) or e6 (million) or e9 (billion).
{{convert|100|e6mi|e6km}} → 100 million miles (160×10{{convert|120|e6acre}} → 120 million acres (490,000 km2){{convert|120|e6acre|e3km2}} → 120 million acres (490×10
To display both input and output in scientific notation, use |abbr=on
{{convert|100|e6mi|e6km|abbr=on}} → 100×10
To spell out "thousands", "millions", etc., |abbr=unit abbreviates the unit; |abbr=off displays both full unit names.
{{convert|100|e6mi|e6km|abbr=unit}} → 100 million mi (160 million km){{convert|100|e6mi|e6km|abbr=off}} → 100 million miles (160 million kilometres)Text
Symbol
Factor
quetta
Q
1030
ronna
R
1027
yotta
Y
1024
zetta
Z
1021
exa
E
1018
peta
P
1015
tera
T
1012
giga
G
109
mega
M
106
kilo
k
103
hecto
h
102
deca
da
101
(none)
1
deci
d
10−1
centi
c
10−2
milli
m
10−3
micro
μ
10−6
nano
n
10−9
pico
p
10−12
femto
f
10−15
atto
a
10−18
zepto
z
10−21
yocto
y
10−24
ronto
r
10−27
quecto
q
10−30
Units can have an SI prefix like G before the unit: Gm, and giga before the name: gigametre. These are plain multiplication factors.
To illustrate, these are trivial calculations (from metre to metre), showing the multiplication factor:
The prefix can be added before the SI unit (here: unit m for metre):
{{convert|12|Gm|mi|abbr=on}} → 12 Gm (7,500,000 mi)Mm: 12 Mm (7,500 mi)km: 12 km (39,000 ft)mm: 12 mm (0.47 in)μm: 12 μm (0.012 mm)um: 12 μm (0.012 mm) (letter "u" can be used for『μ』here)The prefix can be used in the output unit:
{{convert|12000|mi|Mm|abbr=on}} → 12,000 mi (19 Mm){{convert|12|in|μm|abbr=on}} → 12 in (300,000 μm)As an exception, the non-SI unit "inch" can have the『μ』prefix too:
{{convert|12|μm|μin|abbr=on}} → 12 μm (470 μin)Engineering notation can be entered as a "prefix" to the unit:
{{convert|70|e6m}} → 70×10The same is possible for the output unit:
{{convert|23,000,000|ft|e6m}} → 23,000,000 feet (7.0×10Any standard unit (not a combination, multiple, or built-in unit) can have such a prefix:
e3 (thousand),e6 (million),e9 (billion),e12 (trillion),e15 (quadrillion).Inscientific notation, a number is written like 1.23×10−14. The plain number has exactly one digit before the decimal point.
With {{convert}}, the input can be in e-notation such as 12.3e4. This value is displayed as a power of ten, and the output is displayed in scientific notation, except that an output value satisfying 0.01 <= v < 1000 is shown as a normal number. In addition, if the output value is 1000 and sigfig=4 is used, the value is displayed as a normal number.
{{convert|12.3e-15|atm|atm|abbr=on}} → 12.3×10−15 atm (1.23×10−14 atm){{convert|0.00000005|atm|atm|abbr=on}} → 0.00000005 atm (5.0×10−8 atm)
The number to convert can be written in fractions. Both / (keyboard slash) and ⁄ (fraction slash) are accepted:
{{convert|1/2|in|mm|1}} → 1⁄2 inch (12.7 mm){{convert|1⁄2|in|mm|1}} → 1⁄2 inch (12.7 mm)
With positive mixed numbers (a positive integer and a fraction), use a + sign
{{convert|2+1⁄2|in|mm|1}} → 2+1⁄2 inches (63.5 mm)
With negative mixed numbers, use a hyphen - and repeat it:
{{convert|-2-1⁄2|in|mm|1}} → −2+1⁄2 inches (−63.5 mm)Note that the following cases are not interpreted as mixed numbers:
{{convert|2-1⁄2|in|mm|1}} → 2–1⁄2 inch (50.8–12.7 mm). This is interpreted as a range from 2 inches to 1⁄2 inch.{{convert|-2+1⁄2|in|mm|1}} → [convert: invalid number] N This is neither a mixed number nor a range, and mathematical expressions requiring calculations are not allowed here.{{convert|2+½|in|mm|1}} → [convert: invalid number] N Fractions consisting of a single Unicode character are not allowed either.
Using a double slash (//) provides a horizontal fraction bar for the original (input) unit:
{{convert|1//2|in|mm|1}} → 1/2 inch (12.7 mm){{convert|6+3//8|in|mm|1}} → 6+3/8 inches (161.9 mm)
Using a negative value for |frac= provides a horizontal fraction bar for the converted (output) unit:
{{convert|12.7|mm|frac=-2}} → 12.7 millimetres (1/2 in){{convert|161.9|mm|frac=-8}} → 161.9 millimetres (6+3/8 in)In input, a comma for thousands separator is accepted but not required; a gap (space) is not accepted. In output, by default, the thousand separator is the comma:
{{convert|1234567|m|ft}} → 1,234,567 metres (4,050,417 ft){{convert|1,234,567|m|ft}} → 1,234,567 metres (4,050,417 ft)
Set |comma=off to remove the separator from the output:
{{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=off}} → 1234567 metres (4050417 ft)
Use |comma=gaps to use digit grouping by gap (thin space) as a thousands separator:
{{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=gaps}} → 1234567 metres (4050417 ft)Default behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|1234567|m|ft}} → 1,234,567 metres (4,050,417 ft)
Setting |comma=5 will only add the separator when the number of digits is 5 or more:
{{convert|1234|m|ft|comma=5}} → 1234 metres (4049 ft){{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=5}} → 1,234,567 metres (4,050,417 ft)Default behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|1234|m|ft}} → 1,234 metres (4,049 ft)
Punctuation that distinguishes the two measurements is set by |disp=.
Options are: b (the default), sqbr, comma, semicolon, or, br, br(), x|…:
{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=sqbr}} → 10 metres [33 ft]{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=comma}} → 10 metres, 33 ft{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=semicolon}} → 10 metres; 33 ft{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=or}} → 10 metres or 33 feetDefault behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|10|m|ft}} → 10 metres (33 ft)
Setting |disp=br will force a new line (<br/>)
{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=br}} → 10 metres
Also |disp=br() will force a new line, and keep the brackets (useful in tables):
{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=br()}} → 10 metres
Setting |disp=x|… allows any text as separator:
{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=x|_MyText_}} → 10 metres_MyText_33 ft(To display spaces, use )
Setting |order=flip will flip (swap) the two measurements:
{{convert|1|mi|m|order=flip}} → 1,609.3 metres (1 mile)Default behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|1|mi|m}} → 1 mile (1,609.3 metres)When converting to multiple units, the effect is:
{{convert|10|km|mi nmi|order=flip}} → 6.2137 miles; 5.3996 nautical miles (10 kilometres){{convert|10|km|nmi mi|order=flip}} → 5.3996 nautical miles; 6.2137 miles (10 kilometres)
Setting |order=out shows the output-units as ordered; the input unit is skipped:
{{convert|100|C|F C K|abbr=on|order=out}} → 212 °F (100 °C; 373 K){{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|order=out}} → 147 kW (197 hp)See also: § Displaying parts of the output.
It is possible to display only parts of the conversion result: The following examples show how to display only a part of the result.
Convert
Returns
Components
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3}}
2 cubic yards (1.5 m3)
all (default conversion)
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=on}}
2 cu yd (1.5 m3)
all (default conversion, abbr)
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=values}}
2 (1.5)
numbers only
{{convert|2|cuyd|cuyd|disp=out}}
2.0 cu yd
input value (workaround)
{{convert|2|cuyd|cuyd|disp=out|abbr=on}}
2.0 cu yd
input value abbr (workaround)
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit}}
cubic yards
input unit
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit|adj=on}}
cubic-yard
input unit, adjectival (hyphenated)
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit|adj=on|abbr=on}}
cu yd
input unit, adjectival (abbr so not hyphenated)
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit|abbr=on}}
cu yd
input unit abbr
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=out}}
1.5 m3
output value, symbols
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=out|abbr=off}}
1.5 cubic metres
output value, names
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=out|adj=on}}
1.5-cubic-metre
output, adjective
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=number}}
1.5
output number
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2}}
m3
output unit (abbr by default)
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2|abbr=off}}
cubic metres
output unit (name)
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2|abbr=on}}
m3
output unit (abbr)
Setting |abbr=~ returns both name and symbol of the first (input) unit:
{{convert|2|kPa|psi|abbr=~}} → 2 kilopascals [kPa] (0.29 psi)A {{convert|2|kPa|psi|abbr=~|adj=on}} pressure → A 2-kilopascal [kPa] (0.29 psi) pressureFor the wikitable structure, there are three options: add a line-break, split the result over columns and make the table sortable.
|disp=br adds a line-break and omits brackets.
|disp=br() adds a line-break and does add brackets to the converted value. This may be useful in tables:
|disp=br
|disp=br()
100 kilometres
62 miles
100 kilometres
(62 miles)
Using {convert} in a table cell, with |disp=table splits the result over two (or more) columns. By default units are not included in the table, however, they can be added using the |abbr= parameter. Multiple-unit outputs, like ftin, always output their units to the table.
{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=table}} →
style="text-align:right;"|10
|style="text-align:right;"|33
|disp=tablecen does the same, and also centers the text:
{{convert|20|m|ft|disp=tablecen}} →
style="text-align:center;"|20
|style="text-align:center;"|66
The units are added as a column header:
kilograms
pounds
stone and pounds
|disp=table
10
22
1 st 8 lb
|disp=table and |abbr=on
20 kg
44 lb
3 st 2 lb
|disp=table and |abbr=off
30 kilograms
66 pounds
4 stone 10 pounds
|disp=tablecen
40
88
6 st 4 lb
|disp=<other> (default)
50 kilograms (110 lb; 7 st 12 lb)
Use |sortable=on to include a hidden numerical sortkey in the output, suitable for use in a table with sortable columns. Technically, this places a hidden string before the actual displayed values:
{{convert|10|m|ft|sortable=on}} → <span data-sort-value="7001100000000000000♠"></span>10 metres (33 ft)
Use both |disp=table and |sortable=on together to produce table columns (pipe symbols) for each value in sortable columns:
m
m
ft
A
15.75 m
15+3⁄4
52
B
15.5 m
15.5
51
C
16 m
16.0
52.5
D
16 m
16
52
The generated sortkey is calculated in a consistent way based on both the value and its unit as passed to the convert template. In most cases convert uses the passed value converted to SI base units. It is therefore not necessarily the displayed value or other alternate units and is calculated regardless of output format options. Using different units or different order of units in individual rows should therefore not lead to incorrect sorting, although variations in rounding can give surprising results, since an unrounded number is used for the sortkey.
The conversion factors and physical constants are sourced here.
The table below lists units supported by {{convert}}. More complete lists are linked for each dimension. For a complete list of all dimensions, see full list of units.
{{Convert}} uses unit-codes, which are similar to, but not necessarily exactly the same as, the usual written abbreviation for a given unit. These unit-codes are displayed in column 3 of the following tables. These are accepted as input by {{convert}} as the second and third unnamed parameters:
{{convert|100|kg|lb}} → 100 kilograms (220 lb){{convert|100|lb|kg}} → 100 pounds (45 kg)The unit-codes should be treated as case-sensitive:
{{convert|100|Mm|mm}} → 100 megametres (1.0×1011 mm)The output of {{convert}} can display multiple converted units, if further unit-codes are specified after the second unnamed parameter (without the pipe separator). Typical combination output units are listed below in column 7.
{{convert|55|nmi|km mi}} → 55 nautical miles (102 km; 63 mi){{convert|1|oz|ozt g gr}} → 1 ounce (0.91 ozt; 28 g; 440 gr)
Some units have alternative unit-codes. These are shown in brackets in column 3, e.g. °F (F). Either may be entered for Fahrenheit (but not a lower-case f).
Explanation
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
the system(s) to which the unit belongs
units listed by name
unit-code to use in template
symbols shown in output
other notes about the units
sample of the default conversion for the unit
output codes for multiple conversions
Area
(Full list)
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI
km2
km2
US spelling: square kilometer
m2
m2
US spelling: square meter
cm2
cm2
US spelling: square centimeter
mm2
mm2
US spelling: square millimeter
non-SI metric
ha
ha
Imperial
&
US customary
sqmi
sq mi
acre
(none)
sqyd
sq yd
sqft
(sqfoot)
sq ft
long code "sqfoot" outputs square foot (and never feet)
sqin
sq in
Other
sqnmi
sq nmi
1.0 sq nmi (3.4 km2; 1.3 sq mi)
dunam
(none)
For alternative spellings and definitions see the full list
1.0 dunam (0.0010 km2; 0.00039 sq mi)
tsubo
(none)
Density
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
Metric
kg/m3
kg/m3
g/m3
g/m3
Imperial
&
US customary
lb/ft3
lb/cu ft
lb/yd3
lb/cu yd
Energy
(Full list)
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
GJ
GJ
MJ
MJ
kJ
kJ
hJ
hJ
daJ
daJ
J
J
dJ
dJ
cJ
cJ
mJ
mJ
μJ (uJ)
μJ
nJ
nJ
Merg
Merg
kerg
kerg
erg
(none)
Watt-hour multiples
TWh
TWh
TW.h
TW⋅h
GWh
GWh
GW.h
GW⋅h
MWh
MWh
MW.h
MW⋅h
kWh
kWh
kW.h
kW⋅h
Wh
Wh
W.h
W⋅h
Electron-
volt multiples
GeV
GeV
MeV
MeV
keV
keV
eV
eV
meV
meV
Calorie multiples
Cal
Cal
The thermo-chemical calorie is the default definition. For others, see the full list.
Mcal
Mcal
kcal
kcal
cal
cal
mcal
mcal
ftpdl
ft⋅pdl
ftlbf
ft⋅lbf
ftlb-f
ft⋅lbf
inlbf
in⋅lbf
inlb-f
in⋅lbf
inozf
in⋅ozf
inoz-f
in⋅ozf
hph
hp⋅h
Btu
Btu
The International Steam Table British thermal unit is used. For others, see the full list.
BTU
BTU
TNT-based units
GtTNT
(none)
1.0 gigatonne of TNT (4.2 EJ)
GtonTNT
(none)
MtTNT
(none)
1.0 megatonne of TNT (4.2 PJ)
MtonTNT
Mt
ktTNT
(none)
1.0 kilotonne of TNT (4.2 TJ)
ktonTNT
kt
tTNT
(none)
1.0 tonne of TNT (4.2 GJ)
tonTNT
(none)
Other
Eh
Eh
Ry
Ry
toe
toe
BOE
BOE
cuftnaturalgas (cufootnaturalgas)
Unit-code cufootnaturalgas will show "cubic foot of natural gas" if plural.
1.0 cubic foot of natural gas (1.1 MJ)
Force
(Full list)
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI
GN
GN
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
MN
MN
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
kN
kN
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
N
N
mN
mN
μN (uN)
μN
nN
nN
cgs
Mdyn
Mdyn
kdyn
kdyn
dyn
(dyne)
dyn
mdyn
mdyn
Metric gravitational units
t-f
tf
1.0 tf (9.8 kN; 0.98 LTf; 1.1 STf)
tf
tf
kg-f
kgf
kgf
kgf
g-f
gf
gf
gf
mg-f
mgf
mgf
mgf
Avoirdupois-based units
pdl
pdl
LT-f
LTf
LTf
long ton-force
ST-f
STf
STf
short ton-force
lb-f
lbf
lbf
lbf
gr-f
grf
grf
grf
Length
(Full list)
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
Mm
Mm
US spelling: megameter
km
km
US spelling: kilometer
m
m
US spelling: meter
cm
cm
US spelling: centimeter
mm
mm
US spelling: millimeter
μm (um)
μm
US spelling: micrometer
nm
nm
US spelling: nanometer
non-SI metric
Å
(angstrom)
Å
mi
mi
furlong
(none)
chain
(none)
rd
rd
For other names of this unit see the full list.
fathom
(none)
fathom ≡ 6 ft
yd
yd
assumes the international definition
ft (foot)
ft
long code "foot" outputs foot (and never feet)
Use of ′ and ″ symbols violates MOSNUM so is not provided.
in
in
Use of ′ and ″ symbols violates MOSNUM so is not provided.
Other
nmi
nmi
the international standard nautical mile
For other nautical miles see the full list.
pc
pc
ly
ly
AU
AU
1.0 AU (150,000,000 km; 93,000,000 mi)
Mass
(Full list)
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI
kg
kg
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
g
g
mg
mg
μg (ug)
μg
non-SI metric
t
t
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 t (0.98 long tons; 1.1 short tons)
MT
t
LT
(none)
2,240 lb
used mostly in the British Commonwealth.
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
long ton
long ton
ST
(none)
2,000 lb
used mostly in the US.
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
short ton
short ton
st
st
14 lb
used previously in the British Commonwealth except Canada.
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
lb
lb
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
oz
oz
drachm
(none)
dram
(none)
gr
gr
equivalent to the troy grain
ozt
ozt
other
carat
(none)
Speed
(Full list)
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI
m/s
m/s
US spelling: meter per second
non-SI metric
km/h
km/h
US spelling: kilometer per hour
Imperial
&
US customary
mph
mph
ft/s (foot/s)
ft/s
long code "foot/s" outputs foot per second (and never feet)
Maritime units
kn (knot)
kn
Temperature
(Full list)
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI
K
K
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 K (−272.15 °C; −457.87 °F)
°C (C)
°C
Imperial
&
US customary
°R (R)
°R
1.0 °R (0.556 K; −458.670 °F; −272.594 °C)
°F (F)
°F
C-change
Used for temperature intervals instead of actual temperatures
Example: {{convert|5|C-change|0}} warmer
Result: 5 °C (9 °F) warmer
F-change
Used for temperature intervals instead of actual temperatures
Example: {{convert|10|F-change|0}} colder
Result: 10 °F (6 °C) colder
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
Industrial
SI
Nm
N⋅m
Triple combinations are also possible. See the full list.
Non-SI metric
kg.m
kg⋅m
Imperial
&
US customary
lb.ft
lb⋅ft
Scientific
SI
N.m
N⋅m
Triple combinations are also possible. See the full list.
Non-SI metric
kgf.m
kgf⋅m
1.0 kgf⋅m (9.8 N⋅m; 7.2 lbf⋅ft)
Imperial
&
US customary
lbf.ft
lbf⋅ft
Volume
(Full list)
system
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
notes
sample default
conversion
combination
output units
SI
m3
m3
US spelling: cubic meter
one kilolitre
cm3
cm3
US spelling: cubic centimeter
one millilitre
cc
cc
mm3
mm3
US spelling: cubic millimeter
non-SI metric
kl
kl
US spelling: kiloliter
one cubic metre
kL
kL
l
L
US spelling: liter
one cubic decimetre
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 L (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal)
L
L
cl
cl
US spelling: centiliter
1.0 cl (0.35 imp fl oz; 0.34 US fl oz)
cL
cL
ml
ml
US spelling: milliliter
one cubic centimetre
1.0 ml (0.035 imp fl oz; 0.034 US fl oz)
mL
mL
Imperial
&
US customary
cuyd
cu yd
cuft (cufoot)
cu ft
long code "cufoot" outputs cubic foot (and never feet)
cuin
cu in
Imperial
impbbl
imp bbl
36 imp gal
1.0 imp bbl (160 L; 36 imp gal; 43 US gal)
impbsh
imp bsh
8 imp gal
1.0 imp bsh (36 L; 8.0 imp gal; 8.3 US dry gal)
impbu
imp bu
impgal
imp gal
4.54609 litres by definition, also
4 imp qt or 8 imp pt or 160 imp fl oz
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 imp gal (4.5 L; 1.2 US gal)
impqt
imp qt
1/4 imp gal or 40 imp fl oz
1.0 imp qt (1,100 ml; 38 US fl oz)
imppt
imp pt
1/8 imp gal or 20 imp fl oz
impoz (impfloz)
imp fl oz
1/160 imp gal
1.0 imp fl oz (28 ml; 0.96 US fl oz)
US customary
liquid measure
USbbl
US bbl
31½ US gal
used for liquids except for oil and beer (see the full list)
1.0 US bbl (120 L; 32 US gal; 26 imp gal)
U.S.bbl
U.S. bbl
oilbbl
bbl
42 US gal
USbeerbbl
(usbeerbbl)
US bbl
1.0 US bbl (120 L; 31 US gal; 26 imp gal)
U.S.beerbbl
(usbeerbbl)
U.S. bbl
USgal
US gal
231 cubic inches by definition, also
4 US qt or 8 US pt or 128 US fl oz
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 US gal (3.8 L; 0.83 imp gal)
U.S.gal
U.S. gal
USqt
US qt
1/4 US gal or 32 US fl oz
U.S.qt
U.S. qt
USpt
US pt
1/8 US gal or 16 US fl oz
1.0 US pt (0.47 L; 0.83 imp pt)
U.S.pt
U.S. pt
USoz
(USfloz)
US fl oz
1/128 US gal
U.S.oz
(U.S.floz)
U.S. fl oz
US customary
dry measure
USdrybbl
US dry bbl
105/32 US bsh
1.0 US dry bbl (0.12 m3)
U.S.drybbl
U.S. dry bbl
USbsh
US bsh
2150.42 cubic inches by definition
1.0 US bsh (35 L; 8.0 US dry gal; 7.8 imp gal)
U.S.bsh
U.S. bsh
USbu
US bu
2150.42 cubic inches by definition
1.0 US bu (35 L; 8.0 US dry gal; 7.8 imp gal)
U.S.bu
U.S. bu
USdrygal
US dry gal
1/8 US bsh
Allows triple output units. See: full list.
1.0 US dry gal (4.4 L)
U.S.drygal
U.S. dry gal
USdryqt
US dry qt
1/32 US bsh
U.S.dryqt
U.S. dry qt
USdrypt
US dry pt
1/32 US bsh
U.S.drypt
U.S. dry pt
Pressure
(Full list)
unit
unit-
code
symbol or
abbrev.
sample default
conversion
GPa
GPa
MPa
MPa
kPa
kPa
hPa
hPa
Pa
Pa
mPa
mPa
mbar
mbar
mb
mb
dbar
dbar
bar
(none)
kBa
kBa
Ba
Ba
atm
atm
Torr
Torr
mmHg
mmHg
inHg
inHg
psi
psi
Fuel efficiency
unit
unit-
code
notes
combinations
kilometres per litre
km/l (km/L)
Use km/L to get "km/L"
litres per 100 kilometres
l/100 km (L/100 km)
Use L/100 km to get "L/100 km"
litres per kilometre
l/km (L/km)
Use L/km to get "L/km"
miles per imperial gallon
mpgimp
miles per US gallon
mpgus (mpgUS, mpgU.S.)
Use mpgUS to get "US"
Use mpgU.S. to get "U.S."
mpgus will give "U.S." if spelling is
set to US & "US" otherwise
imperial gallons per mile
impgal/mi
US gallons per mile
usgal/mi (USgal/mi, U.S.gal/mi)
As above with the usvsUSvsU.S.
The mpgUS, mpgU.S., USgal/mivsU.S.gal/mi, km/L, L/100 km and L/km variants work within combinations also (making 36 combinations in total).
Population density
unit
unit-
code
notes
combinations
inhabitants per square kilometre
PD/km2
PD stands for population density, i.e. humans (inhabitants)
per square kilometre
/km2
Used when the word 'inhabitants' would be inappropriate.
inhabitants per hectare
PD/ha
per hectare
/ha
inhabitants per square mile
PD/sqmi
PD stands for population density, i.e. humans (inhabitants)
per square mile
/sqmi
Used when the word 'inhabitants' would be inappropriate.
inhabitants per acre
PD/acre
per acre
/acre
Cost per unit mass
unit
unit-
code
notes
combinations
dollars per pound
$/lb
"$" can mean US$, HK$, etc.
dollars per kilogram
$/kg
dollars per troy ounce
$/ozt
12 troy ounces in 1 troy pound
When using a slash (/), a unit like kg/ha is recognized as kilograms per hectare and will be converted in to other mass/area units. A unit in the numerator is not required.
{{convert|1000|kg/ha}} → 1,000 kilograms per hectare (890 lb/acre){{convert|350|/in2}} → 350 per square inch (54/cm2)Population density (inhabitants per square mile) can be converted using
{{convert|10|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}} → 10 inhabitants per square mile (3.9/km2)Vehicular fuel efficiency, commonly expressed in miles per gallonorlitres per 100 km can also be converted
{{convert|26|mpgUS|l/100km mpgimp}} → 26 miles per US gallon (9.0 l/100 km; 31 mpg‑imp)We have already discussed standard temperature conversions (°C, °F, K), as shown in these two examples:
{{convert|10|C}} → 10 °C (50 °F) (standard temperature conversion){{convert|10|-|15|C}} → 10–15 °C (50–59 °F) (standard temperature range conversion)
When expressing a temperature change (e.g., "The temperature increased by 10 °C"), or when comparing temperatures (e.g., "10 to 15 °C warmer"), we cannot use the standard temperature units (|C, |F and |K), which refer to points on the respective scale. Instead, we must use one of the following "units of difference": |C-change, |F-change and |K-change.
Compare the following two examples with the two above:
{{convert|10|C-change}} → 10 °C (18 °F) increase in temperature{{convert|10|-|15|C-change}} → 10–15 °C (18–27 °F) warmer than normalTo produce multiple units in the output:
{{convert|10|C-change|F-change K-change}} → 10 °C (18 °F; 10 K) difference
Base document § Input multiples lists options for multiple unit input (like ft,in). It can catch predefined sets only (units that can be subdivided; e.g., yd into ft):
{{convert|1|yd|2|ft|3|in}} → 1 yard 2 feet 3 inches (1.60 m){{convert|2|ft|3|in|cm}} → 2 feet 3 inches (69 cm){{convert|1|lb|5|oz|g}} → 1 pound 5 ounces (600 g)
Available multiple-unit output options predefined, like ftin and ydftin. The full list is at § Output multiples.
{{convert|2|m|ftin}} → 2 metres (6 ft 7 in){{convert|2|m|ft in}} → 2 metres (6.6 ft; 79 in), using a space, returns the decimal pointDefault behavior, for comparison:
{{convert|2|m}} → 2 metres (6 ft 7 in)See also:
Using currency symbols in a $ per unit value, you can convert the per-unit:
{{convert|3.39|$/USgal|$/L}} → $3.39 per US gallon ($0.90/L){{convert|10000|€/ha|€/acre}} → €10,000 per hectare (€4,000/acre){{convert|10|¢/mi|¢/km}} → 10 cents per mile (6.2 ¢/km){{convert|1500|¥/lb|¥/kg}} → ¥1,500 per pound (¥3,300/kg)
You can also set the currency in both values using |$=€:
{{convert|10|$/mi|$/km|$=€}} → €10 per mile (€6.2/km)It is not possible to convert the currency:
{{convert|10|$/lb|€/kg}} → $10 per pound ([convert: unit mismatch]) N
So, this result (mixed currencies) is not possible: $15 per mile (€8.6/km) N
For usage in template code, like infoboxes, {{Convert}} has these options:
|input=16 7/8 and use {{#invoke:Convert/helper|number|16 7/8}} → 16+7/8|input=P2073, to your template code automatically returns the Wikidata property for that article, and convert it. Both number and unit are read.
Note: to return that property value for an other article, use |qid=.
Example for vehicle range (P2073)ofCessna 208 Caravan (Q1056131):
{{convert|input=P2073|qid={{get QID|Cessna 208 Caravan}}|ftin|abbr=on}} → 1,500 mi (7,920,000 ft 0 in){{convert|input=P2073|qid=Q1056131|km|abbr=on}} → 1,500 mi (2,400 km){{convert|input=P2073|qid=Q1056131|km|abbr=on|disp=out}} → 2,400 km
Sometimes a property may have more than one value against it in Wikidata. You can use the |qual= parameter to specify which of the values you want to use.
Example for diameter (P2386):
Note: this example uses |qid=Q1513315 (testing for South Pole Telescope (Q1513315))
{{convert|input=P2386|qual=Q613628|ft|abbr=on}} → 10.0 m (32.8 ft){{convert|input=P2386|qual=Q1395645|ft|abbr=on}} → 1 m (3.3 ft)Parameter
Value
Description
Note
|abbr=in
in
Use symbol for first (left-hand side) unit
Unit display
|abbr=off
off
Use name for all units
Unit display
|abbr=none
none
|abbr=on
on
Use symbol for all units
Unit display
|abbr=out
out
Use symbol for right-hand side unit (default)
Unit display
|abbr=unit
unit
Use symbol for all units when using scientific notation
Unit display
|abbr=values
values
Omit both the input and output units: show only the numbers
Unit display
|abbr=~
~
Shows both unit name and symbol
Unit display
|adj=mid|…
mid
User-specified text after the input unit; sets adj=on (adjective). Expects 1 unnamed parameter.
Word adding, adjective
|adj=on
on
Unit name is adjective (singular and hyphenated)
Grammar, adjective
|adj=pre|…
pre
User-specified text before input unit. Expects 1 unnamed parameter.
Word adding
|adj=ri0
ri0
Round input with precision 0
Input precision
|adj=ri1
ri1
Round input with precision 1
Input precision
|adj=ri2
ri2
Round input with precision 2
Input precision
|adj=ri3
ri3
Round input with precision 3
Input precision
|comma=5
5
Only use comma for thousands separator if 5 or more digits
Number format
|comma=gaps
gaps
Use gaps (space), not comma, for thousands separator
Number format
|comma=off
off
No thousands separator
Number format
|disp=b
b
Join input and output using " (...)" (default)
Join values
|disp=sqbr
sqbr
Join input and output using " [...]"
Join values
|disp=br
br
Join input and output using "<br/>"
Join values
|disp=comma
comma
Join input and output using ", "
Join values
|disp=or
or
Join input and output using " or "
Join values
|disp=number
number
Display output number only
Parts only
|disp=output number only
output number only
|disp=out
out
Display only output number and name/symbol
Parts only
|disp=output only
output only
|disp=preunit|…[|…]
preunit
Text to be inserted after value and before units, for both input and output, with optionally different text for output. Expects 1 or 2 unnamed parameters.
Word adding
|disp=table
table
Output is suitable for a table cell with align="right"
Table columns
|disp=tablecen
tablecen
Output is suitable for a table cell with align="center"
Table columns
|disp=unit
unit
Display input name/symbol only (not input number, not output)
Parts only
|disp=unit2
unit2
Display output name/symbol only (not input; not output number)
Parts only
|disp=x|…
x
Join input and output using user-specified text
Word adding
|frac=N
N
Show imperial number in fractions, denominator=N
Number format, fraction
|input=P2048
P2048 (e.g.)
Reads and converts Wikidata property
Inside template
|lk=in
in
Link left-hand side unit name or symbol
Unit link
|lk=on
on
Link all unit names or symbols (but not twice for the same unit)
Unit link
|lk=out
out
Link right-hand side unit name or symbol
Unit link
|order=flip
flip
Inverts order of input, output measurements (conversion first)
Order
|order=out
out
Displays output units in the order entered, skipping input unit
Order
|qid=Q1056131
Q1056131 (e.g.)
Reads Wikidata property from Wikidata item
Inside template; testing
|qual=Q613628
Q613628 (e.g.)
Qualify Wikidata property
|round=5
5
Rounds calculation to the nearest multiple of 5
Output precision
|round=25
25
Rounds calculation to the nearest multiple of 25
Output precision
|round=each
each
In a range, each number is rounded by the default rounding
Output precision
|sigfig=N
N
Round output number to N significant figures (N is a positive integer)
Output precision
|sortable=on
on
Adds invisible sort key
Table sort
|sp=us
us
Use U.S. spelling ("meter" instead of default "metre")
Spelling U.S. names
|spell=in
in
Spell input number in words
Spelling numbers
|spell=In
In
Spell input number in words with first letter uppercase
Spelling numbers
|spell=on
on
Spell input and output numbers in words
Spelling numbers
|spell=On
On
Spell input and output numbers in words with first letter uppercase
Spelling numbers
|$=€
€
Replace $-sign with a currency sign, for example in €/hectare
Cost per unit
No currency conversion happens
|debug=yes
yes
Debugging only. In a sortable table: show the normally hidden sort key
Table sort
|disp=flip
flip
Deprecated. Use |order=flip
Order
|sing=
Deprecated. Use |adj=
Plurals
Deprecated options should not be used. They may produce incorrect or undesired results and there is no guarantee that they will be supported in the future.
TemplateData for Convert
Converts measurements to other units.
Template parameters[Edit template data]
This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.
Parameter
Description
Type
Status
Value
1
The value to convert.
Number
required
From unit
2
The unit for the provided value.
km2 m2 cm2 mm2 ha sqmi acre sqyd sqft sqin km m cm mm mi yd ft in kg g mg lb oz m/s km/h mph K C F m3 cm3 mm3 L mL cuft cuin U.S.gal U.S.oz psi mpgU.S. $/lb $/kgString
required
To units
3
The units to convert into. Separate units by a space for multiple outputs. In an output unit, use + for a multiplication space.
km2 m2 cm2 mm2 ha sqmi acre sqyd sqft sqin km m cm mm mi yd ft in kg g mg lb oz m/s km/h mph K C F m3 cm3 mm3 L mL cuft cuin U.S.gal U.S.oz psi mpgU.S. $/lb $/kgString
suggested
Precision or suffix
4
Significant digits after decimal dot or, if negative, exponent of ten.
Number
optional
Link units
lk
Indication of what units to apply wikilinks to. Use “on” for all, “in” for the input unit, “out” for the output units, or “off” for none of the units. For more fine-grained control over which units to link, use the template multiple times.
in out on offString
optional
Abbreviation
abbr
Display for the units: “on” to display all units using their unit symbols, “off” to display all units in full words, “in” to display the unit symbol for the input unit, “out” to display the unit symbols for the output units, “unit” to display unit symbols for both input and output units when using scientific notation, “values” for no units at all (neither unit symbols nor full words of units).
in off none on out unit values ~String
suggested
Spelling
sp
Spelling of units. Use “us” to display unit names using U.S. spelling.
String
optional
Adjective
adj
Whether to use adjectival form. Use “on” for singular unit name appended by a hyphen, “mid” to put conversion at end, or “off” (default) for no adjectival form.
mid on pre ri0 ri1 ri2 ri3 offUnbalanced wikitext
optional
Conversion
disp
Display conversion result: “or”: after ‘or’, “x”: with custom prefix and suffix, “b”: in parentheses, “table”/“tablecen”, “output only”: alone, “output number only”: alone and without unit, “unit”: not at all but input unit; if the value is a number it is used as precision.
b sqbr br comma semicolon or number output number only out output only preunit table tablecen unit unit2 xString
optional
Ordering
order
“flip” returns converted value first, input value second.
flip outString
optional
Significant figures
sigfig
Indicates the number of significant figures to be used in rounding.
Number
optional
Rounding output
round
The type of rounding. “5” rounds the output number to nearest multiple of 5, “25” to nearest multiple of 25, “each” rounds each number in a range.
Number
optional
Thousands separator
comma
Sets or suppresses the use of thousands separators in the numbers. “off”: no separator; “gaps”: use space instead of comma as thousands separator; “5”: only add thousands separator when the integral part of the number uses 5 positions or more (10,000 or more; if using comma as thousands separator, 1234 would produce '1234', 12345 would produce '12,345').
Boolean
optional
Sort key
sortable
“on” generates a hidden sort key
Boolean
optional
Spell numbers?
spell
If used, spells input or input and output numbers in words, optionally capitalizing the first
in In on OnString
optional
Singular?
sing
If 'yes', uses singular form of units (deprecated)
Boolean
deprecated
Fraction?
frac
fraction as rounding unit
Number
optional
Currency symbol
$
sets currency symbol in both units
String
optional
Mach altitude (ft)
altitude_ft
Mach (speed) depends on altitide
10000Number
optional
Mach altitude (m)
altitude_m
Mach (speed) depends on altitude
Number
optional
WD property
input
Reads the property value of the item (article), then converts it
String
optional
Help
Documentation
Units
Error tracking
Modules
See also
Module:Convert/helper (preprocess height input)
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