The conversion chart on this page has been posted to assist the public in converting from the standard use of measurement to the metric system that is used world wide.

CONVERSION CHART

LENGTH

	When you know		Multiply		To Find		Symbol
	inches		2.5		centimeters		cm
	feet		30.5		centimeters		cm
	yards		0.9		meters		m
	miles		1.6		kilometers		km

AREA

	When you know		Multiply		To Find		Symbol
	square inches		6.5		sq. centimeters		cm2
	square feet		0.009		sq. meters		m2
	square yards		0.8		sq. meters		m2
	square miles		2.6		sq. kilometers		km2
	acres		0.004		hectares		ha

MASS (weight)

	When you know		Multiply		To Find		Symbol
	ounces		28		grams		g
	pounds		0.45		kilograms		kg
	short tons (2000 lb)		0.9		metric ton		t

VOLUME

	When you know		Multiply		To Find		Symbol
	teaspoons		5		milliliters		mL
	tablespoons		15		milliliters		mL
	cubic inches		16.4		milliliters		mL
	fluid ounces		30		milliliters		mL
	cups		0.24		liters		L
	pints		0.47		liters		L
	quarts		0.95		liters		L
	gallons		3.8		liters		L