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The world uses multiple measurement systems: the metric system (SI units) dominates science and most countries, while the imperial system remains common in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other nations. Converting between these systems is essential for international communication, scientific research, manufacturing, trade, and daily tasks like cooking or travel planning.
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Popular Conversions
| From | To | Factor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | kilometers | 1.609 |
| 1 kg | pounds | 2.205 |
| 1 inch | centimeters | 2.540 |
| 1 gallon (US) | liters | 3.785 |
| 1 foot | meters | 0.3048 |
| 1 ounce | grams | 28.35 |
| 1 cup (US) | milliliters | 236.6 |
| 1 horsepower | watts | 745.7 |
| 1 psi | kilopascals | 6.895 |
| 1 acre | hectares | 0.4047 |
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