Unit Converter

Convert length, weight, temperature, and data storage units instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does data storage use 1024 instead of 1000 for conversions?

This tool uses the binary convention (1 KB = 1024 bytes, matching how operating systems typically report file and disk sizes) rather than the decimal SI convention some storage manufacturers use (1 KB = 1000 bytes) — this is why a drive labeled '1TB' often shows as slightly less than 1TB in your OS, since the OS uses binary counting and the label uses decimal.

How is Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion calculated?

°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9, and the reverse is °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 — these are the standard, universally used formulas, not an approximation.

Is this tool accurate enough for scientific or engineering use?

The conversion factors used are standard, precise conversion constants (e.g. exactly 2.54 cm per inch), so results are accurate to floating-point precision — appropriate for everyday, academic, and most professional use.

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