Difference between revisions of "Metric to English conversions"

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For example, 2 meters = 78.74 inches (just under 6'7"). 8 kilometers is 5 miles.
 
For example, 2 meters = 78.74 inches (just under 6'7"). 8 kilometers is 5 miles.
  
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<small>Note that scientists make a distinction between [[weight and mass]].</small>
 
<small>Note that scientists make a distinction between [[weight and mass]].</small>

Revision as of 10:48, March 23, 2008

Length

1 kilometer = 0.621 mile
1 meter = 3.28 feet = 39.37 inches
1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches

For example, 2 meters = 78.74 inches (just under 6'7"). 8 kilometers is 5 miles.

Mass

Note that scientists make a distinction between weight and mass.

1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds

See also: