Introduction
Comparing an unknown quantity to one already known is the measurement process. A numerical value with specific units is the measurement’s output. Here, you can find measure conversion tables to make it simple to change measurements between different units. Understanding unit conversion will be made more accessible by various metric conversion charts.
This article will include length, mass, area, volume, liquid volume, temperature, and time conversion charts.
Measurement Conversion Charts
Measurement Conversion Charts provide us with conversion factors for conversions metric to standard conversions or vice versa and serve as a reference for easy and quick calculations.
The fundamental measurement units are mostly based on length, volume, time, weight, temperature and area. Some of the basic metric units include meters (m), kilograms (kg), seconds (s), kelvin (K), etc. Some of the basic standard units include inches (in), feet (ft), pounds (lb), pints (pt), etc.
Metric to Standard Conversion
The main difference between the metric and standard units is the terms and types of units used. The table below shows the metric and standard units used for length, mass, and volume.
Measurement Conversion Charts for Length
The length/distance conversion chart provides the fundamental unit conversions for length in a clear and understandable format. The common units of length in the metric system are kilometers (km), meters (m), centimeters (cm), and so forth.
The table below shows the metric unit conversions for length.
Metric Conversions
| 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters | 1 cm = 10 mm |
| 1 meter = 100 centimeters | 1 m = 100 cm |
| 1 kilometer = 1000 meters | 1 km = 1000 m |
The table below shows the standard unit conversions for length.
Standard Conversions
| 1 foot = 12 inches | 1 ft = 12 in |
| 1 yard = 3 feet | 1 yd = 3 ft |
| 1 yard = 36 inches | 1 yd = 36 in |
| 1 mile = 1760 yards | 1 mi = 1760 yd |
The table below shows the metric to standard unit conversions for length.
Metric to Standard Conversions
| 1 millimeter = 0.039 inches | 1 mm= 0.039 in |
| 1 centimeter = 0.393 inches | 1 cm = 0.393 in |
| 1 meter = 39.37 inches | 1 m = 39.37 in |
| 1 meter = 3.281 feet | 1 m = 3.281 ft |
| 1 meter = 1.094 yards | 1 m = 1.094 yd |
| 1 kilometer = 1093.6 yards | 1 km = 1093.6 yd |
| 1 kilometer = 0.621 miles | 1 km = 0.621 mi |
The table below shows the standard to metric unit conversions for length.
Standard to Metric Conversions
| 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters | 1 in = 2.54 cm |
| 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters | 1 ft = 30.48 cm |
| 1 yard = 91.44 centimeters | 1 yd = 91.44 cm |
| 1 yard = 0.914 meters | 1 yd = 0.914 m |
| 1 mile = 1609.3 meters | 1 mi = 1609.3 m |
| 1 mile = 1.609 kilometers | 1 mi = 1.609 km |
Measurement Conversion Charts for Area
The basic unit conversions for the area are provided in the area conversion charts. A two-dimensional shape’s area is the region that it occupies.
The table below shows the metric unit conversions for the area.
Metric Conversions
| 1 sq centimeter = 100 sq millimeters | 1 sq cm = 100 sq mm |
| 1 sq meter = 10,000 sq centimeters | 1 sq m = 10,000 sq cm |
| 1 hectare = 10,000 sq meters | 1 ha = 10,000 sq m |
| 1 sq kilometer = 100 hectares | 1 sq km = 100 ha |
| 1 sq kilometer = 1 million sq meters | 1 sq km = 1,000,000 sq m |
The table below shows the standard unit conversions for the area.
Standard Conversions
| 1 sq foot = 144 sq inches | 1 sq ft = 144 sq in |
| 1 sq yard = 9 sq feet | 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft |
| 1 acre = 4840 sq yards | 1 acre = 4840 sq yd |
| 1 acre = 43, 560 sq feet | 1 acre = 43, 560 sq ft |
| 1 sq mile = 640 acres | 1 sq mi = 640 acres |
The table below shows the metric to standard unit conversions for the area.
Metric to Standard Conversions
| 1 sq centimeter = 0.155 inches | 1 sq cm = 0.155 in |
| 1 sq meter = 10.76 sq feet | 1 sq m = 10.76 sq ft |
| 1 sq meter = 1.196 sq yards | 1 sq m = 1.196 sq yd |
| 1 hectare = 2.471 acres | 1 ha = 2.471 acres |
| 1 sq kilometer = 0.386 sq miles | 1 sq km = 0.386 sq mi |
The table below shows the standard to metric unit conversions for the area.
Standard to Metric Conversions
| 1 sq inch = 6.452 sq centimeters | 1 sq in= 6.452 sq cm |
| 1 sq foot = 929.03 sq centimeters | 1 sq ft= 929.03 sq cm |
| 1 sq foot = 0.093 sq meters | 1 sq ft= 0.093 sq m |
| 1 sq yard = 0.836 sq meters | 1 sq yd = 0.836 sq m |
| 1 acre = 0.405 hectares | 1 acre = 0.405 ha |
| 1 sq mile = 259 hectares | 1 sq mi = 259 ha |
| 1 sq mile = 2.590 sq kilometers | 1 sq mi = 2.590 sq km |
Measurement Conversion Charts for Mass
The table below shows the metric unit conversions for mass.
Metric Conversions
| 1 gram = 1000 milligrams | 1 g = 1000 mg |
| 1 kilogram = 1000 grams | 1 kg = 1000 g |
| 1 tonne = 1000 kilograms | 1 tonne = 1000 kg |
| 1 megagram = 1000 kilograms | 1 Mg = 1000 kg |
The table below shows the standard unit conversions for mass.
Standard Conversions
| 1 ounce = 16 drams | 1 oz = 16 dr |
| 1 pound = 16 ounces | 1 lb = 16 oz |
| 1 hundredweight = 100 pounds | 1 cwt = 100 lb |
| 1 ton = 20 hundredweight | 1 ton = 20 cwt |
| 1 ton = 2000 pounds | 1 ton = 2000 lb |
The table below shows the metric to standard unit conversions for mass.
Metric to Standard Conversions
| 1 gram = 0.035274 ounces | 1 g = 0.035274 oz |
| 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds | 1 kg = 2.20462 lb |
| 1 kilogram = 35.27396 ounces | 1 kg = 35.27396 oz |
| 1 tonne = 1.10231 ton | 1 tonne = 1.10231 ton |
The table below shows the standard to metric unit conversions for mass.
Standard to Metric Conversions
| 1 ounce = 28.34952 grams | 1 oz = 28.34952 g |
| 1 pound = 453.59237 grams | 1 lb = 453.59237 g |
| 1 pound = 0.45359 kilograms | 1 lb = 0.45359 kg |
| 1 hundredweight = 50.8023 kilograms | 1 cwt = 50.8023 kg |
| 1 ton = 0.90718 tonnes | 1 ton = 0.90718 tonnes |
Measurement Conversion Charts for Volume
The basic unit conversions for volume are shown in the volume conversion charts. Any three-dimensional object or solid shape’s volume is the space it encloses or occupies.
The table below shows the metric unit conversions for volume.
Metric Conversions
| 1 cubic cm = 1000 cubic mm | 1 cu cm = 1000 cu mm |
| 1 cubic meter = 1 million cubic cm | 1 cu m = 1,000,000 cu cm |
The table below shows the standard unit conversions for volume.
Standard Conversions
| 1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches | 1 cu ft = 1728 cu in |
| 1 cubic yard = 46,656 cubic inches | 1 cu yd = 46,656 cu in |
| 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet | 1 cu yd = 27 cu ft |
The table below shows the metric to standard unit conversions for volume.
Metric to Standard Conversions
| 1 cubic cm = 0.06102 cubic inches | 1 cu cm = 0.06102 cu in |
| 1 cubic meter = 35.31467 cubic feet | 1 cu m = 35.31467 cu ft |
| 1 cubic meter = 1.30795 cubic yards | 1 cu m = 1.30795 cu yd |
The table below shows the standard to metric unit conversions for volume.
Standard to Metric Conversions
| 1 cubic inch = 16.38706 cubic centimeters | 1 cu in = 16.38706 cu cm |
| 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 cubic meters | 1 cu ft = 0.02832 cu m |
| 1 cubic yard = 0.76455 cubic meters | 1 cu yd = 0.76455 cu m |
Measurement Conversion Charts for Liquid Volume
The table below shows the metric unit conversions for liquid volume.
Metric Conversions
| 1 centiliter = 10 milliliters | 1 cl = 10 ml |
| 1 liter = 1000 milliliters | 1 l = 1000 ml |
| 1 kiloliter = 1000 liters | 1 kl = 1000 l |
The table below shows the standard unit conversions for liquid volume.
Standard Conversions
| 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons | 1 tbsp = 3 tsp |
| 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons | 1 fl oz = 2 tbsp |
| 1 fluid ounce = 8 drams | 1 fl oz = 8 drams |
| 1 gill = 4 fluid ounces | 1 gi = 4 fl oz |
| 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces | 1 cup = 8 fl oz |
| 1 pint = 2 cups | 1 pt = 2 cups |
| 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces | 1 pt = 16 fl oz |
| 1 quart = 2 pints | 1 qt = 2 pt |
| 1 gallon = 4 quarts | 1 gal = 4 qt |
| 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces | 1 gal = 128 fl oz |
The table below shows the metric to standard unit conversions for liquid volume.
Metric to Standard Conversions
| 1 milliliter = 0.033814 fluid ounces | 1 ml = 0.033814 fl oz |
| 1 liter = 33.814022 fluid ounces | 1 l = 33.814022 fl oz |
| 1 liter = 2.113376 pints | 1 l = 2.113376 pt |
| 1 kiloliter = 264.1721 gallons | 1 kl = 264.1721 gal |
The table below shows the standard to metric unit conversions for liquid volume.
Standard to Metric Conversions
| 1 fluid ounce = 29.57353 milliliters | 1 fl oz = 29.57353 ml |
| 1 pint = 473.17648 milliliters | 1 pt = 473.17648 ml |
| 1 pint = 0.47318 liters | 1 pt = 0.47318 l |
| 1 gallon = 3.7854 liters | 1 gallon = 3.7854 l |
Metric Conversion Chart for Temperature
The table below shows the metric conversion chart for temperature.
Metric Conversion Chart for Temperature
| 1 Celsius = 274.15 Kelvin | 1 C = 274.15 K |
| 1 Celsius = 33.8 Fahrenheit | 1 C = 33.8 F |
| 1 Kelvin = -2.72.15 Celsius | 1 K = -2.72.15 C |
| 1 Kelvin = -457.87 Fahrenheit | 1 K = -457.87 F |
| 1 Fahrenheit = -17.22 Celsius | 1 F = -17.22 C |
| 1 Fahrenheit = 255.93 Kelvin | 1 F = 255.93 K |
Metric Conversion Chart for Time
The table below shows the metric conversion chart for time.
Standard to Metric Conversions
| 1 hour = 60 minutes | 1 hr = 60 min |
| 1 minute = 60 seconds | 1 min = 60 s |
| 1 hour = 3600 seconds | 1 hr = 3600 s |
| 1 day = 24 hours | 1 day = 24 hrs |
Examples
Example 1
Convert 10 meters into inches.
Solution
We know 1 m = 39.37 inches from the metric to the standard conversion chart.
Hence,
10 m = 10 × 39.37 inches = 393.7 inches
Therefore, 10 meters equals 393.7 inches or 10 m = 393.7 in.
Example 2
What is 25 kg in pounds?
Solution
From the metric to standard conversion table, we know that 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds.
Thus, we have,
25 kg = 25 × 2.20262 lb. = 55.0655 lb.
Therefore, 25 kilograms is equal to 55.1155 pounds or 25 kg = 55.0655 lb.
Example 3
A group of tourists travelled 3 miles. Calculate how much distance they travelled in kilometers.
Solution
About the standard to metric conversion for length, 1 mile = 1.609 kilometers.
Thus, we have,
3 miles = 3 × 1.609 kilometers = 4.83 kilometers
Therefore, the tourists travelled 3 miles or 4.83 kilometers or 3 mi = 4.83 km.
Example 4
Convert the following using metric to standard conversion charts.
( a ) 30 grams to ounces
( b ) 15 cubic meters to cubic feet
( c ) 20 sq meters to yards
( d ) 18 kilometers to yards
( e ) 33 liters to pints
Solution
( a ) 30 grams to ounces
From the metric to standard conversion chart for mass, we know that 1 gram = 0.035274 ounces.
Hence, we have,
30 grams = 30 × 0.035274 ounces = 1.05822 ounces
Therefore, 30 grams equals 1.05822 ounces or 30 g = 1.05822 oz.
( b ) 15 cubic meters to cubic feet
From the metric to standard conversion chart for mass, we know that 1 cubic meter = 35.31467 cubic feet.
Thus, we have,
15 cubic meters = 15 × 35.31467 cubic feet = 529.72009 cubic feet
Therefore, 15 cubic meters is equal to 529.72009 cubic feet or 15 cu m = 529.72009 cu ft.
( c ) 20 sq meters to sq yards
From the metric to standard conversion chart for mass, we know that 1 sq meter = 1.196 sq yards.
Hence, we have,
20 sq meters = 20 × 1.196 sq yards = 23.92 sq yards
Therefore, 20 sq meters equals 23.92 sq yards or 20 sq m = 23.92 sq yd.
( d ) 18 kilometers to yards
From the metric to standard conversion chart for mass, we know that 1 kilometer = 1093.6 yards.
Hence, we have,
18 kilometers = 18 × 1093.6 yards = 19684.8 yards
Therefore, 18 kilometers is equal to 19684.8 yards or 18 km = 19684.8 yd.
( e ) 33 liters to pints
From the metric to standard conversion chart for mass, we know that 1 liter = 2.113376 pints.
Hence, we have,
33 liters = 33 × 2.113376 pints = 69.74 pints
Therefore, 33 liters equals 69.74 pints or 33 l = 69.74 pt.
Example 5
Covert the following using the above standard to metric conversion charts.
( a ) 5 pint to milliliters
( b ) 12 cubic inches to cubic centimeters
( c ) 43 yards to meters
( d ) 22 sq mile to hectares
( e ) 5 cubic yards to cubic meters
Solution
( a ) 5 pint to milliliters
Using the standard to metric conversion chart, we know that 1 pint = 473.17648 milliliters.
Thus, we have,
5 pint = 5 × 473.17648 milliliters = 2365. 8824 milliliters
Therefore, 5 pints is equal to 2365.8824 milliliters or 5 pt = 2365.8824 ml
( b ) 12 cubic inch to cubic centimeters
Using the standard to metric conversion chart, we know that 1 cubic inch = 16.38706 cubic centimeters.
Thus, we have,
12 cubic inch = 12 × 16.38706 cubic centimeters = 196.64472 cubic centimeters
Therefore, 12 cubic inches is equal to 196.64472 cubic centimeters or 12 cu in = 196.64472 cu cm.
( c ) 43 yards to meters
Using the standard to metric conversion chart, we know that 1 yard = 0.914 meters
Thus, we have,
43 yards = 43 × 0.914 meters = 39.302 meters
Therefore, 43 yards equals 39.302 meters or 43 yd = 39.302 m.
( d ) 22 sq mile to hectares
Using the standard to metric conversion chart, we know that 1 sq miles = 259 hectares.
Thus, we have,
22 sq mile = 22 × 259 hectares = 5698 hectares
Therefore, 22 sq mile equals 5698 hectares or 22 sq mi = 5698 ha.
( e ) 5 cubic yards to cubic meters
Using the standard to metric conversion chart, we know that 1 cubic yard = 0.76455 cubic meters.
Thus, we have,
5 cubic yards =5 × 0.76455 cubic meters = 3.82275 cubic meters
Therefore, 5 cubic yards is equal to 3.82275 cubic meters or 5 cu yd = 3.82275 cu m.
Summary
Comparing an unknown quantity to one already known is the measurement process. A numerical value with specific units is the measurement’s output.
Measure Conversion Charts provide us with conversion factors for conversions metric to standard conversions or vice versa and serve as a reference for easy and quick calculations.
The fundamental measurement units are mostly based on length, volume, time, weight, temperature, and area. Some of the basic metric units include meters (m), kilograms (kg), seconds (s), kelvin (K), etc. Some of the basic standard units include inches (in), feet (ft), pounds (lb), pints (pt), etc.
The main difference between the metric and standard units is the terms and types of units used. The table below shows the metric and standard units used for length, mass, and volume.
Frequently Asked Questions on Metric to Standard Conversion Chart ( FAQs )
What are the different units of measurement and abbreviations?
The table below shows the different units of measurement and their abbreviations.
| Abbreviations | Unit of Measurement |
| mg | milligrams |
| g | grams |
| kg | kilograms |
| cg | centigrams |
| lbs | pounds |
| oz | ounces |
| t | tonnes |
| cm | centimeters |
| m | meters |
| km | kilometers |
| mm | millimeters |
| mi | miles |
| yd | yards |
| ft | feet/foot |
| in | inches |
| l | liters |
| ml | milliliters |
| kl | kiloliters |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| c | cup |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| gal | gallon |
| K | Kelvin |
| °F | Fahrenheit |
| °C | Celsius |
What is the metric to standard conversion for length?
The table below shows the metric to standard unit conversions for length.
Metric to Standard Conversions
| 1 millimeter = 0.039 inches | 1 mm= 0.039 in |
| 1 centimeter = 0.393 inches | 1 cm = 0.393 in |
| 1 meter = 39.37 inches | 1 m = 39.37 in |
| 1 meter = 3.281 feet | 1 m = 3.281 ft |
| 1 meter = 1.094 yards | 1 m = 1.094 yd |
| 1 kilometer = 1093.6 yards | 1 km = 1093.6 yd |
| 1 kilometer = 0.621 miles | 1 km = 0.621 mi |
What is the standard to metric conversion for the area?
Standard to Metric Conversions
| 1 sq inch = 6.452 sq centimeters | 1 sq in= 6.452 sq cm |
| 1 sq foot = 929.03 sq centimeters | 1 sq ft= 929.03 sq cm |
| 1 sq foot = 0.093 sq meters | 1 sq ft= 0.093 sq m |
| 1 sq yard = 0.836 sq meters | 1 sq yd = 0.836 sq m |
| 1 acre = 0.405 hectares | 1 acre = 0.405 ha |
| 1 sq mile = 259 hectares | 1 sq mi = 259 ha |
| 1 sq mile = 2.590 sq kilometers | 1 sq mi = 2.590 sq km |
What is the standard to metric conversion for volume?
Metric to Standard Conversions
| 1 cubic cm = 0.06102 cubic inches | 1 cu cm = 0.06102 cu in |
| 1 cubic meter = 35.31467 cubic feet | 1 cu m = 35.31467 cu ft |
| 1 cubic meter = 1.30795 cubic yards | 1 cu m = 1.30795 cu yd |
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