| Metric Measure | Multiplied By | Equals U.S. Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | ||
| millimeter | x 0.0394 | = inches |
| centimeter | x 0.3937 | = inches |
| meters | x 3.2808 | = feet |
| meters | x 1.0936 | = yards |
| kilometers | x 0.6214 | = miles |
| Area | ||
| sq. cm. | x 0.155 | = sq. inches |
| sq. meters | x 1.1960 | = sq. yards |
| sq. meters | x 0.3861 | = sq. miles |
| hectares | x 2.4710 | = acres |
| Weight | ||
| grams | x 0.0353 | = ounces |
| kilograms | x 2.2046 | = pounds |
| tonnes | x 1.1 | = short tons |
| Volume | ||
| milliliters | x 0.0338 | = fluid ounces |
| liters | x 2.1134 | = pints |
| liters | x 1.0567 | = quarts |
| liters | x 0.2642 | = gallons |
| cu. meters | x 35.3145 | = cubic feet |
| cu. meters | x 1.3079 | = cubic yards |
| Temperature | ||
| centigrade | x 1.8(+32) | = fahrenheit |
| temperature | temperature | |
To calculate the approximate U.S. measure equivalent to a known metric measure, simply multiply the metric quantity by the conversion factor in the center column. Example: 38 kilograms = 84 pounds, approximately (38 x 2.2046 = 83.78).