US to Metric Conversion Chart

Convert length, weight, volume and temperature between US customary and metric units — the everyday conversions in one place. ✓ Length · Weight · Volume · Temp

✔ Reviewed by the True Value Calc editorial team 🗓 Last updated January 2026 📚 Source: SI / US customary definitions

Length

US unitMetricReverse
1 inch2.54 cm1 cm = 0.394 in
1 foot30.48 cm1 m = 3.281 ft
1 yard0.914 m1 m = 1.094 yd
1 mile1.609 km1 km = 0.621 mi

Weight & Mass

US unitMetricReverse
1 ounce28.35 g1 g = 0.035 oz
1 pound0.454 kg1 kg = 2.205 lb
1 stone (14 lb)6.35 kg1 kg = 0.157 st
1 US ton (2,000 lb)907.2 kg1 tonne = 1.102 US ton

Volume

US unitMetricReverse
1 fluid ounce29.57 ml1 litre = 33.8 fl oz
1 cup240 ml1 litre = 4.17 cups
1 pint473 ml1 litre = 2.11 pt
1 US gallon3.785 litres1 litre = 0.264 gal

Temperature

°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9 · °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32

DescriptionFahrenheitCelsius
Freezing32 °F0 °C
Cool day50 °F10 °C
Room temp68 °F20 °C
Warm day86 °F30 °C
Body temp98.6 °F37 °C
Boiling212 °F100 °C

Converting Between US and Metric Units

The United States is the main country still using US customary units (inches, pounds, gallons, Fahrenheit) in daily life, while nearly everywhere else — the UK, Canada, Australia, the UAE and Europe — uses the metric system (centimetres, kilograms, litres, Celsius). This chart puts the everyday conversions side by side so you can switch between them instantly, whether you're travelling, cooking, studying or shopping online across borders.

The key numbers to remember: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 US gallon = 3.785 litres, and for temperature, subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9 to go from Fahrenheit to Celsius. For any other unit or an exact figure, use our length, weight, volume and temperature converters.

US to Metric — FAQ

Common conversions: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 foot = 30.48 cm, 1 mile = 1.609 km, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 US gallon = 3.785 litres. For temperature, °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. This chart lists length, weight, volume and temperature side by side.
Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit value and multiply by 5/9. For example, 98.6 °F = (98.6 − 32) × 5/9 = 37 °C. To go the other way, multiply Celsius by 9/5 and add 32.
Almost every country uses the metric system officially. The United States is the main country still using US customary units in everyday life, while the UK uses a mix (miles and pints alongside metric). These conversions bridge the two.
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