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Quick Answer
Unit Converter
The Formulas Used
Length 1 in = 25.4 mm (exact) · Pressure 1 psi = 6.894757 kPa
Torque 1 lb·ft = 1.355818 N·m · Force 1 lbf = 4.448222 N
Temperature is the exception: °F = °C × 9/5 + 32 — an offset as well as a factor.
Temperature Is Different
Every other conversion on this page is a pure multiplication, because the units share a zero point. Temperature scales do not — 0 °C and 0 °F are different temperatures — so a conversion needs both a factor and an offset.
This matters when converting temperature differences: a change of 1 °C equals a change of 1.8 °F, with no offset. Mixing the two up is a common source of error in thermal expansion and heat transfer work.
Where the Factors Come From
The length and mass conversions are exact by definition — the inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since 1959. Pressure and torque conversions are derived from those plus the standard gravity definition, so they carry more decimal places than are usually needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many mm in an inch?
- Exactly 25.4. The inch has been defined as 25.4 mm since 1959, so the conversion is exact and not subject to rounding.
- How do I convert psi to bar?
- Multiply by 0.068948, or divide by 14.50377. 100 psi is 6.895 bar, and 1 bar is 14.504 psi.
- How do I convert Nm to lb-ft?
- Multiply by 0.737562. 10 N·m is 7.376 lb·ft, and 1 lb·ft is 1.356 N·m — the two units differ by about 36%.
- Why is temperature conversion different?
- Because the scales have different zero points. Converting between °C and °F needs an offset as well as a factor, unlike length or pressure where both scales share a zero.
- How do I convert a temperature difference?
- Multiply by 1.8 only — no offset. A rise of 10 °C is a rise of 18 °F. Adding the 32 is the common mistake here.
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