metric conversions

[dray]

pounds to kilograms x.4536
kilograms to pounds x2.2046

u.s. tons to metric tonnes x.9071
metric tonnes to u.s. tons x1.1023

gallons to litres x4.5461
litres to gallons x.22

miles to kilometres x1.6093
kilometres to miles x.6214

fahrenheit to celcius > to convert a fahrenheit temp to celsius,
first subtract 32 from the fahrenheit temperature, then multiply the number by five-ninths x.555 to get celsius.

celcius to fahrenheit > to convert celsius temp in fahrenheit,
first multiply the celsius temperature reading by nine-fiths x1.8 then add 32 to get fahrenheit.



hope this helps. was not sure where to post it.
if its in the wrong place please move to the right spot!

[BuddyRich]

Here's a link to a calculator. It works pretty good.

http://mdmetric.com/tech/tech4/torqcalc3.htm


This is for sizes and distances

http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm

[BradT]

I have a really nice and easy to use file that is a "EXE" file. The size is approx 500 kb. It has just every metric conversion in it.

Was not sure how to load it on the site but is anyone wanted a copy send me a PM. I will email it to you.

Brad

[Icechip]

FYI the posted conversion is for CDN gallons.
gallons to litres x4.5461
litres to gallons x.22

For US - 3.785 litres per gallon or 1 litre = .264 US gal