Unit Converter
Convert between units of length, weight, temperature, and more
Frequently Asked Questions
Which categories does the unit converter cover?
Length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, and time — covering both metric and imperial units (meters/feet, kilograms/pounds, Celsius/Fahrenheit, etc.). Within each category, pick source and target units and the result updates instantly.
Typical use cases?
- Quick metric ↔ imperial conversions for cross-border collaboration - Handling user inputs (height, weight, distance) in frontend code - Aligning shipping dimensions and weights for global e-commerce - Converting temperatures or speeds while traveling - Normalizing units across engineering docs
How precise are the conversions?
The tool uses JavaScript's native floating-point numbers (~15 significant digits), which is plenty for everyday work. For scientific-grade precision, use a specialized calculator. Temperature conversions include offsets (`°F = °C × 9/5 + 32`), which is treated separately from linear units.
Can I add custom units?
The current release focuses on widely used units. If you need specialized ones (e.g., traditional East Asian units, nautical miles), let us know — we add units based on user demand.
Is my data safe?
The converter never uploads anything. All math happens in the browser in milliseconds and no user input is logged.
How is this better than Google's "cm to inch" search?
Google is great for one-off lookups. DevToolkit shows multiple target units at once, lets you favorite frequent conversions, and keeps everything in one tab — ideal for developers, designers, and translators who convert repeatedly.