Conversion Factors - Metric and Imperial Conversion Factors for Length, Area and Volume

Aug 15 2006

Topics Covered

Imperial to Metric

Metric to Imperial

Imperial to Metric

From

To

Multiplier

Inches (in)

Millimetres (mm)

25.40

Inches (in)

Centimetres (cm)

2.54

Feet (ft)

Metres (m)

0.3048

Yards (yd)

Metres (m)

0.9144

Miles (mi)

Kilometres (km)

1.6093

Square Inches (in2)

Square Centimetres (cm2)

6.4516

Square Feet (ft2)

Square Metres (m2)

0.0929

Cubic Inches (in3)

Cubic Centimetres (cm3)

16.387

Cubic Feet (ft3)

Cubic Metres (m3)

0.0283

Gallons (gal)

Litres (l)

4.5459

Metric to Imperial

From

To

Multiplier

Millimetres (mm)

Inches (in)

0.0394

Centimetres (cm)

Inches (in)

0.3937

Metres (m)

Feet (ft)

3.2809

Metres (m)

Yards (yd)

1.0936

Kilometres (km)

Miles (mi)

0.6214

Square Centimetres (cm2)

Square Inches (in2)

0.1550

Square Metres (m2)

Square Feet (ft2)

10.7643

Cubic Centimetres (cm3)

Cubic Inches (in3)

0.0610

Cubic Metres (m3)

Cubic Feet (ft3)

35.3145

Litres (l)

Gallons (gal)

0.2200

 

Primary author: The Institute of Metals and Materials, Australasia.

Source: Engineering Materials Handbook, 5th Edition.

 

For more information on this source please visit The Institute of Metals and Materials, Australasia.

 

Tell Us What You Think

Do you have a review, update or anything you would like to add to this article?

Leave your feedback
(Logout)
Your comment type
Submit

Sponsored Content

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

Newsletters you may be interested in

See all Newsletters »

Terms

While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided.

Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles.

Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information.

Read the full Terms & Conditions.

Provide Feedback