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2604:2000:A060:B800:D85A:3F73:5DBF:89B9: /* Rounding: 100 ft is 30 m or 30.5 m or 30.48 m? */ ft to m is more logical than ft to mm.

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'''Template {{tl|convert}}''' ''calculates'' measurements from one unit (you can enter) to another one, and then ''presents the results''. For example:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|2|km|mi}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2|km|mi}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|7|mi|km}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|7|mi|km}} 

The available '''units''' are listed [[#Units|below]]. Units are case-sensitive always ({{xt|kW}}, ''not'' {{!xt|KW}} and ''not'' {{!xt|kw}}). Multiple '''formatting''' and calculation options are listed below.

{{hatnote|See also [[Help:Convert]] for more complete information}}

==Unit name or symbol (abbreviation): ''1 pound'' or ''1 lb''?==
By default, the first value shows unit name, the second the symbols (= abbreviation).
Use {{para|abbr|on/off}} to change this behaviour:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|lb|kg}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|lb|kg}} (To compare; default: first value shows unit name)
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=off}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=off}}
* {{para|abbr|in}} toggles the default behaviour ({{para|abbr|out}}):
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=in}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|lb|kg|abbr=in}}

==Adjective: ''a 10-mile distance''==
Use {{para|adj|on}} to produce the adjective form. The difference:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|mi|km}} to go</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|mi|km}} to go. ''(To compare, default)''
:<code><nowiki>A {{convert|10|mi|km|adj=on}} distance</nowiki></code> → A {{convert|10|mi|km|adj=on}} distance. ''(Adjective form)''

==Rounding: ''100 ft'' is ''30 m'' or ''30.5 m'' or ''30.48 m''?==
By definition, 100 ft equals {{convert|100|ft|m|sigfig=4|disp=out}}. In practical use, it is common to round the calculated metric number. With that, there are several possibilities.

===Default rounding===
:By default, the conversion result will be rounded either to precision comparable to that of the input value (the number of digits after the decimal point—or the negative of the number of non-significant zeroes before the point—is increased by one if the conversion is a multiplication by a number between 0.02 and 0.2, remains the same if the factor is between 0.2 and 2, is decreased by 1 if it is between 2 and 20, and so on) or to two significant figures, whichever is more precise. An exception to this is ''rounding temperatures'' (see [[#Rounding temperatures|below]]).

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan="3" | Examples of rounding
|-
|'''Input'''||'''Displays as'''||'''Note'''
|-
|<nowiki>{{convert|123|ft|m|-1}}</nowiki>||{{convert|123|ft|m|-1}} ||
|-
|<nowiki>{{convert|123|ft|m|0}}</nowiki>||{{convert|123|ft|m|0}} ||
|-
|<nowiki>{{convert|123|ft|m|1}}</nowiki>||{{convert|123|ft|m|1}} ||
|-
|<nowiki>{{convert|550|ft|m|0}}</nowiki>||{{convert|550|ft|m|0}} || Approximate value is 167.64 m
|-
|<nowiki>{{convert|550|ft|m}}</nowiki>||{{convert|550|ft|m}} || Rounds to 170, when approximate value is 167.64 m
|-
|<nowiki>{{convert|500|ft|m|0}}</nowiki>||{{convert|500|ft|m|0}} || Approximate value is 152.4 m
|-
|<nowiki>{{convert|500|ft|m}}</nowiki>||{{convert|500|ft|m}} || Rounds to 150, when approximate value is 152.4 m
|}

''Convert'' supports four types of rounding:

===Round to a given precision: ''use {{para|precision|}}''===
Specify the desired precision with the fourth unnamed parameter (or third unnamed parameter if the "convert to" parameter is omitted; or fifth unnamed parameter if a range is specified; or fourth unnamed parameter again if a range is specified and the "convert to" parameter is omitted; needs to be replaced with a "precision" named parameter). The conversion is rounded off to the nearest power of {{frac|10}} this number. For instance, if the result is 8621 and the round number is "-2", the result will be 8600. If the result is "234.0283043" and the round number is "0", the result will be 234.

===Round to a given number of significant figures: ''use {{para|sigfig|}}''===
To specify the output number to be with ''n'' significant figures use {{para|sigfig|<number>}}:
* To compare: <nowiki>{{convert|1200|ft|m}}</nowiki> → {{convert|1200|ft|m}}
* <nowiki>{{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=4}}</nowiki> → {{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=4}}
* <nowiki>{{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=3}}</nowiki> → {{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=3}}
* <nowiki>{{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=2}}</nowiki> → {{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=2}}
* <nowiki>{{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=1}}</nowiki> → {{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=1}}
Setting {{para|sigfig|<=0}} is meaningless
* <nowiki>{{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=0}}</nowiki> → {{convert|1200|ft|m|sigfig=0}}

===Round to a multiple of 5: ''15'', ''20'', ''25'', ...===
Using {{para|round|5}} rounds the outcome to a multiple of 5.
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|round=5}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|round=5}}

Similar: using {{para|round|25}} rounds the outcome to a multiple of 25.
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|round=25}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|round=25}}
:To compare: <code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|sigfig=4}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|sigfig=4}}

In a range, one can round ''each value'' individually to the default. Use {{para|round|each}}:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10 x 200 x 3000|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10 x 200 x 3000|m|ft}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10 x 200 x 3000|m|ft|round=each}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10 x 200 x 3000|m|ft|round=each}}

===Round to a multiple of a given fraction: ''{{frac|2|3|16}} inch''===
Specify the desired ''denominator'' using {{para|frac|<some positive integer>}}. ([[Fraction (mathematics)|Denominator]] is the below-the-slash number, for example the 3 in {{frac|1|3}}).
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|5.56|cm|in|frac=16}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|5.56|cm|in|frac=16}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|8|cm|in|frac=4}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|8|cm|in|frac=4}}
The fraction is reduced when possible:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|8|cm|in|frac=100}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|8|cm|in|frac=100}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|8|cm|in}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|8|cm|in|sigfig=4}} (To compare)

==={{anchor|Rounding temperatures}}Rounding the temperatures ''°C'', ''°F'' and ''K''===
In temperatures, the conversion will be rounded either to precision comparable to that of the input value or to that which would give three significant figures when expressed in kelvins, whichever is more precise.
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|C|F K}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|C|F K}}
''Note''
:For a temperature ''difference'', like to convert "A rise of 10 °C", use {{para|C-change|10}} &tc.
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|C-change|F-change K-change}}</nowiki></code> → A rise of {{convert|10|C-change|F-change K-change}}

==Into multiple units: ''{{convert|10|C|F K}}''==
Separate the multiple output units by a space:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|C|F K}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|C|F K}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|5|km|mi nmi}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|5|km|mi nmi}}
;See also
For multiple-unit options like ''1 ft 5 in'', see [[#In input]] and [[#In output]].

==Ranges of values==
===A range: ''6 to 17 kg (13 to 37 lb)''===
Range indicators are entered as the second parameter (between the values). Range separators can be: 
{{Convert/doc/range separator list}}

===Multiple dimensions: ''{{convert|6|x|12|m|ft|abbr=on}}''===
; Use "by":
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|6|by|12|ft|m}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|6|by|12|ft|m}}
;Use "×" or ""x"":
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|6|x|12|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|6|x|12|m|ft}}

In science, the formal way is to set <code>|x|</code> and {{para|abbr|on}} (keeping dimensions right, like in ''area = x km2''):
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|6|x|12|m|ft|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|6|x|12|m|ft|abbr=on}}

===About ''feet, inch'' in ranges and multiples===
While it is possible to enter feet, inch in a simple conversion, this is not possible for ranges:
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|1|ft|3|in|mm}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|ft|3|in|mm}} (to compare)
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|1|ft|3|in|x|3|ft|5|in|mm}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|ft|3|in|x|3|ft|5|in|mm}}

==Words==
===Spelling of unit name: UK ''metre'' or US ''meter''?===
Default spelling of units is en-UK. To show en-US spelling, use {{para|sp|us}}:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|m|ft}}—''default''
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|m|ft|sp=us}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|m|ft|sp=us}}

===Spell out numbers: ''ten miles''===
To write a number in words, use {{para|spell|in}}:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|mi|m|spell=in}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|mi|m|spell=in}}

To spell out both in and out values, use {{para|spell|on}}:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|mi|m|spell=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|mi|m|spell=on}}

To make first letter a capital, use {{para|spell|In}}, {{para|spell|On}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|mi|m|spell=In}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|mi|m|spell=In}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|mi|m|spell=On}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|mi|m|spell=On}}

Remember that the spelling of the units (ft, m) is independently set by {{para|abbr|}}. To the extreme:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|mi|m|spell=on|abbr=off|sp=us}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|mi|m|spell=on|abbr=off|sp=us}}
===Extra words: ''4 planted acres'' ===
:''Incomplete section''
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|4|acre||adj=pre|planted}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|4|acre||adj=pre|planted}}

===Extra adjective words: ''A {{convert|10|ft|ft|adj=mid|-long|disp=out|order=flip}} corridor''===
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|4|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}}

===Plurals: ''1 inch, 2 inches''===
The unit symbol is singular always. Depending on the preceding number only, a unit name can be shown plural.
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|1|metre}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|metre}}
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|metre}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2|metre}}
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|metre|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2|metre|abbr=on}}

;Exception:
Entering the unit spelled <code>|foot|</code> forces singular output "foot", whatever the number is.
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|100|foot|abbr=off}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|100|foot|abbr=off}}

===Changes to grammatical structure: ''The 18-, 24- and 32-pounder (8, 11 and 15 kg) cannons'' ===
This example is from the article [[Fort McHenry#19th_Century|Fort McHenry]]:
{{quotation|The American defenders had 18-, 24- and 32-pounder (8, 11 and 15 kg) cannons.}}
You can't get this sentence structure (and some others you might want to use) as a direct result of using {{tlf|convert}} and its options. However, you can get the correctly converted numbers ''and'' the grammatical structure you want to use by using {{tlf|convert}} ''plus'' three stages of editing, previewing and saving versions of the text you wish to change.
:'''Stage 1:''' Enter the input numbers and units in {{tlf|convert}} as usual (this stage is just to get the calculated output):
:*<code><nowiki>had {{convert|18 |, |24 |, |32 |lb |kg |0 }} cannons</nowiki></code>
:Get the converted data below by clicking Show Preview (or Save Page):
::→ had {{convert|18 |, |24 |, |32 |lb |kg |0 }} cannons
:'''Stage 2:''' Change the resulting text from a {{tlf|convert|...}} template result to plain code by adding <code>subst:<code> to the template name (short for "[[Wikipedia:Substitution|substitution]]") :
:*<code><nowiki>had {{</nowiki>{{purple|'''subst:'''}}<nowiki>convert|18 |, |24 |, |32 |lb |kg |0 }} cannons</nowiki></code>
:Double-check this by clicking Show Preview. The preview will show the converted numbers are still correct:
::→ had 18, 24, 32 pounds (8, 11, 15 kg) cannons
:Then click Save Page.
:'''Stage 3:''' Click Edit at the top of the article again, and then go to the text in the editing window. You'll see that the text is there in plain code. The template {{tlf|convert|...}} itself will have disappeared. You can change the text as needed. The substituted text and plain code in the editing window in this example would be:
::<code><nowiki>had 18,&nbsp;24,&nbsp;32 pounds (8,&nbsp;11,&nbsp;15&nbsp;kg) cannons</nowiki></code>
:You can edit this text as usual to add the grammatical features you wish. In this example, editing the above text to:
:*<code>had 18{{red|-}},{{red|_}}24{{red|-_and_}}32{{red|-}}pound{{red|er}} (8,&nbsp;11{{red|_and_}}15&nbsp;kg) cannons </code>
:And then saving your edit will show the following result in the article text:
::→ "had 18-, 24- and 32-pounder (8, 11 and 15 kg) cannons"

== Numbers ==

=== Using an SI prefix: ''gigameter (Gm)'', or ''micrometer (μm)'' ===
{{Sidebar metric prefixes (small)}}
Units can have an [[metric prefix|SI prefix]] like <code>G</code> before the unit: <code>Gm</code>, and <code>giga</code> before the name: <code>gigameter</code>. These are plain multiplication factors.

To illustrate, these are trivial calculations (from meter to meter), showing the multiplication factor:
* {{convert|12|Gm|m|abbr=on}}
* {{convert|12|μm|m|abbr=on}}

The prefix can be added before the SI unit (here: unit <code>m</code> for meter):
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|12|Gm|mi|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|12|Gm|mi|abbr=on}}
* <code>Mm</code>: {{convert|12|Mm|mi|abbr=on}}
* <code>km</code>: {{convert|12|km|ft|abbr=on}}
* <code>mm</code>: {{convert|12|mm|in|abbr=on}}
* <code>μm</code>: {{convert|12|μm|mm|abbr=on}}
* <code>um</code>: {{convert|12|um|mm|abbr=on}} (letter "u" can be used for "μ" here)

The prefix can be used in the output unit:
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|12000|mi|Mm|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|12000|mi|Mm|abbr=on}}
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|12|in|μm|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|12|in|μm|abbr=on}}

As an exception, the non-SI unit "inch" can have the "μ" prefix too)
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|12|μm|μin|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|12|μm|μin|abbr=on}}

:{{further|Help:Convert units#SI prefixes}}

===Engineering notation: ''7 × 106 m''===

====In the unit: ''e6m''====
[[Engineering notation|Engineering number notations]] like ''7{{smallcaps|E}}6'' (for 7 × 106) can be entered as a "prefix" to the unit:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|7|e6m}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|7|e6m}}
The same is possible for the output unit:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|23,000,000|ft|e6m}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|23,000,000|ft|e6m}}
Any standard unit (not a combination, multiple, or built-in unit) can have such a prefix:
:<code>e3</code> (thousand), <code>e6</code> (million), <code>e9</code> (billion), <code>e12</code> (trillion), <code>e15</code> (quadrillion).

===Scientific notation: ''1.23×10−14''===
In [[scientific notation]], a number is written like {{rnd|12.3e-15|16}}.

With {{tlf|convert}}, the input can be in e-notation such as <code>12.3e4</code>. This value is displayed as a power of ten, and the output is displayed in scientific notation, except that an output value satisfying 0.01 <= v < 1000 is shown as a normal number. In addition, if the output value is 1000 and sigfig=4 is used, the value is displayed as a normal number.

:*<code><nowiki>{{convert|12.3e-15|atm|atm|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|12.3e-15|atm|atm|abbr=on}}
:*<code><nowiki>{{convert|0.00000005|atm|atm|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|0.00000005|atm|atm|abbr=on}}

===Input with fractions: ''{{convert|1+1/2|in|mm|1}}''===
The number to convert can be written in fractions. Both <code>/</code> (keyboard slash) and <code>⁄</code> (fraction slash) are accepted:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1/2|in|mm|1}}</nowiki><code> → {{convert|1/2|in|mm|1}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1⁄2|in|mm|1}}</nowiki><code> → {{convert|1⁄2|in|mm|1}}
With integers, use a <code>+</code> sign
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|2+1⁄2|in|mm|1}}</nowiki><code> → {{convert|2+1⁄2|in|mm|1}}
When negative, use a hyphen <code>-</code> and repeat it:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|-2-1⁄2|in|mm|1}}</nowiki><code> → {{convert|-2-1⁄2|in|mm|1}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|2-1⁄2|in|mm|1}}</nowiki><code> → {{convert|2-1⁄2|in|mm|1}} Note: this is read as a range
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|-2+1⁄2|in|mm|1}}</nowiki><code> → {{convert|-2+1⁄2|in|mm|1}} {{nay}} Should be a number, not an expression (do not require a calculation)

===Output with horizontal fraction bar in: ''{{sfrac|1|2}} inch'' ===

Using a double slash (<code>//</code>) returns a horizontal bar fraction:
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|1//2|in|mm|1}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1//2|in|mm|1}}
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|2+1//2|in|mm|1}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2+1//2|in|mm|1}}

===Thousands separator: ''1,000 mi'' and ''1000 mi''===
In input, a comma for thousands separator is accepted. A gap (space) is not. In output, by default, the thousand separator is the comma:
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1,234,567|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1,234,567|m|ft}}
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1,234,567|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1,234,567|m|ft}}
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1 234 567|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1 234 567|m|ft}} {{nay}}

Set {{para|comma|off}} to remove the separator:
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=off}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1234567|m|ft|adj=nocomma}}

Use {{para|comma|gaps}} to set digit grouping by gap (<code><space></code>) in larger numbers (thousands separator):
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1234567|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1234567|m|ft}} (To compare, default)
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=gaps}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=gaps}}

Setting {{para|comma|5}} or {{para|comma|gaps5}} will only add the separator when the number of digits is 5 or more:
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1234|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1234|m|ft}} (To compare, default)
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1234|m|ft|comma=5}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1234|m|ft|comma=5}}
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=5}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=5}}
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1234|m|ft|comma=gaps5}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1234|m|ft|comma=gaps5}}
*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=gaps5}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1234567|m|ft|comma=gaps5}}

== Output manipulation ==
===Brackets and separators: ''10 m [33 ft]''===
Punctuation that distinguishes the two measurements is set by {{para|disp|}}. 
Options are: <code>b</code> (the default), <code>sqbr</code>, <code>comma</code>, <code>or</code>, <code>br</code>, <code>x{{!}}...</code>:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft}}—''( ) brackets are the default''
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=sqbr}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|disp=sqbr}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=comma}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|disp=comma}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=or}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|disp=or}}

Setting {{para|disp|br}} will force a new line (<code> </code>)
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=br}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|disp=br}}
Also {{para|disp|br()}} will force a new line, and keep the brackets:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=br()}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|disp=br()}}

Setting {{para|disp|x{{!}}...}} allows any text as separator:

:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=x|_MyText_}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|disp=x|_MyText_}}—(To display spaces, use <code>&nbsp;</code>)

===Flipping (reordering) the two measurements: ''{{convert|1|mi|m|order=flip|sigfig=5|abbr=off}}'' ===
Setting {{para|order|flip}} will flip (swap) the two measurements:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|mi|m}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|mi|m|sigfig=5|abbr=off}} (To compare, default)
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|mi|m|order=flip}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|mi|m|order=flip|sigfig=5|abbr=off}}

When converting to multiple units, the effect is:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|km|mi nmi|order=flip}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|km|mi nmi|order=flip|sigfig=5|abbr=off}}
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|km|nmi mi|order=flip}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|km|nmi mi|order=flip|sigfig=5|abbr=off}}

=== Displaying parts of the result: ''{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=values}}''===
It is possible to display only parts of the conversion result:


{| class="wikitable"
! Convert !! Output !! Description
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3}}
| Default, to compare
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=values}}</nowiki></code>
| {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=values}} || Input and output numbers
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit}}
| Input unit
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit|adj=on}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit|adj=on}}
| Input unit, adjective (hyphenated)
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|cuyd|0|disp=out|abbr=off}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|cuyd|0|disp=out|abbr=off}} || Input (''workaround'')
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=~}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=~}}
| Input: both name and symbol
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2}} || Output unit (symbol)
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2|abbr=off}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2|abbr=off}} || Output unit (name)
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=number}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=number}}
| Output value
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=out}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=out}}
| Output value and unit
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=out|abbr=off}}</nowiki></code> || {{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=out|abbr=off}}
| Output value and unit
|}
===Display input name and symbol: ''2 kilopascals [kPa]''===
Setting {{para|abbr|~}} returns both name and symbol of the first (input) unit:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|2|kPa|psi|abbr=~}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2|kPa|psi|abbr=~}}
:<code><nowiki>A {{convert|2|kPa|psi|abbr=~|adj=on}} pressure</nowiki></code> → {{nowrap|A {{convert|2|kPa|psi|abbr=~|adj=on}} pressure}}

== Table options ==
For the [[Help:Table/Manual tables|wikitable]] structure, there are three options: add a line-break, split the result over columns and make the table sortable.

===Enforced line break===
{{para|disp|br}} adds a line-break and omits brackets.

{{para|disp|br()}} adds a line-break and does add brackets to the converted value. This may be useful in tables:
{| class=wikitable
! {{para|disp|br}} !! {{para|disp|br()}}
|-
|{{convert|100|km|mi|disp=br}}
|{{convert|100|km|mi|disp=br()}}
|}

=== Table columns showing numbers only ===
Using {convert} in a table cell, with {{para|disp|table}} splits the result over two columns:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=table}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|m|ft|disp=table}}

{{para|disp|tablecen}} does the same, and also centers the text:
:<code><nowiki>{{convert|20|m|ft|disp=tablecen}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|20|m|ft|disp=tablecen}}

The units are added as a column header:
:{| class=wikitable
! style="width:10em;" |  
! style="width:10em;" | m
! style="width:10em;" | ft
|-
| {{para|disp|table}}
| {{convert|10|m|ft|disp=table}}
|-
|{{para|disp|tablecen}}
| {{convert|20|m|ft|disp=tablecen}}
|-
|{{para|disp|<other>}} (default)
|{{convert|30|m|ft|disp=}}
|}

=== Sorting ===
:Use both {{para|disp|table}} {{para|sortable|on}} to produce table columns (pipe symbols), with sortable table column.

:<nowiki>{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=table|sortable=on}}</nowiki> →
<code>{{nowrap|{{convert|10|m|ft|disp=table|sortable=on}}}}</code>

:{| class="wikitable sortable"
!
! m
! ft
|-
| A
| {{convert|15+3/4|m|ft|disp=table|sortable=on}}
|-
| B
| {{convert|15.5|m|ft|disp=table|sortable=on}}
|-
| C
| {{convert|16.0|m|ft|disp=table|sortable=on}}
|-
| D
| {{convert|16|m|ft|disp=table|sortable=on}}
|}
;Technical background
{{hatnote|See [[Help:Sorting]]}}
:The option adds the ''hidden numerical sortkey''.
<code>700110000000000000010 </code>

==Units==
{{selfref|See also: complete [[Template:Convert/list of units|Convert/list of units]]}}
{{hatnote|Units are case-sensitive: {{xt|kW}}, not {{!xt|KW}} or {{!xt|kw}}}}
<div style="height: 400px; overflow: auto; padding: 3px; border: 1px solid #aaa;">
{{Convert/list of units}}
</div>
===Multiple units: ''1 ft 5 in''===
====In input====
Base document [[Module:Convert/documentation/conversion_data/doc#Input_multiples|#Input multiples]] lists options for ''multiple unit input'' (like ft,in). It can catch predefined sets only (units that can be subdivided, e.g. yd into ft):
::*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|yd|2|ft|3|in}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|yd|2|ft|3|in}}
::*<code><nowiki>{{convert|2|ft|3|in|cm}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2|ft|3|in|cm}}
::*<code><nowiki>{{convert|1|lb|5|oz|g}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1|lb|5|oz|g}}

====In output====
Available multiple-unit output options predefined, like <code>ftin</code> and <code>ydftin</code>. The full list is at [[Module:Convert/documentation/conversion_data/doc#Output_multiples|#Output multiples]].
:*<code><nowiki>{{convert|2|m|ftin}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2|m|ftin}}
:*<code><nowiki>{{convert|2|m|ft in}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2|m|ft in}}—using a space, returns the decimal point
:*<code><nowiki>{{convert|2|m}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|2|m}}—the default

;See also
* {{tl|hands}} a length used to measure horses.


==='per' units: ''kg/hl''===
When using a slash (<code>/</code>), a unit like <code>kg/hl</code> is recognized as kilograms ''per'' hectolitre and will be converted with other mass/volume units.
* <code><nowiki>{{convert|1000|kg/hl}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|1000|kg/hl}}
===Currency per unit: ''$/mi, $/km''===
Using currency symbols in a ''$ per unit'' value, you can convert the per-unit:
:* <code><nowiki>{{convert|10|$/mi|$/km}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|$/mi|$/km}} {{aye}}
:You can set the unit in ''both'' values using {{para|$|€}}:
:* <code><nowiki>{{convert|10|$/mi|$/km|$=€}}</nowiki></code> → {{convert|10|$/mi|$/km|$=€}}

You can ''not'' convert the currency. This outcome combination is ''not'' possible: {{!mxt|1=$15 per mile (€8.6/km)}}

==Parameter list==
{{convert/doc/parameter list}}

==Deprecated options==
{{Convert/doc/deprecations list}}

==TemplateData==
{{TemplateDataHeader}}

<templatedata>{
"description": "Converts measurements to other units.",
"params": {
"1": {
"label": "value",
"description": "the value to convert",
"type": "number"
},
"2": {
"label": "from unit",
"description": "",
"type": "string/line"
},
"3": {
"label": "to units",
"description": "the unit to convert into",
"type": "string/line"
},
"4": {
"label": "precision or suffix",
"description": "significant digits after decimal dot or, if negative, exponent of ten",
"type": "number"
},
"lk": {
"label": "link units",
"description": "“on” all, “in” input, “out” output or “off” no units",
"default": "off",
"type": "string/line"
},
"abbr": {
"label": "abbreviation",
"description": "display for the units: “on” unit symbols, “off” all unit names in full words, “in” input unit symbol, “out” abbreviated output units, “values” no units at all",
"default": "out",
"type": "string/line"
},
"sp": {
"label": "spelling",
"description": "“us” display U.S. spelling of unit names",
"type": "string/line"
},
"adj": {
"label": "adjective",
"description": "adjective form (singular unit name appended by hyphen) “on” or “mid” to put conversion at end",
"type": "string/line"
},
"disp": {
"label": "conversion",
"description": "display conversion result: “or” after ‘or’, “x” with custom prefix and suffix, “b” in parentheses, “table”/“tablecen”, “output only” alone, “output number only” alone and without unit, “unit” not at all but input unit; if the value is a number it is used as precision",
"default": "b",
"type": "string/line"
},
"order": {
"label": "ordering",
"description": "“flip” returns converted value first, input value second.",
"type": "string/line"
},
"sigfig": {
"label": "significant figures",
"description": "number that sets the number of significant figures",
"type": "number"
},
"round": {
"label": "rounding output",
"description": "“5” rounds the output number to nearest multiple of 5, “25” to nearest multiple of 25, “each” rounds each number in a range",
"type": "string/line"
},
"comma": {
"label": "thousands separator",
"description": "Sets or suppresses thousand separator in the numbers. “off” = no separator; “gaps”: use space not comma; “5” and “gaps5”: only add separator when number > 5 positions (10,000 or more)",
"default": "on",
"type": "string/line"
},
"sortable": {
"label": "sort key",
"description": "“on” generates a hidden sort key",
"type": "string/line"
}
}}</templatedata>


==See also==
{{navbox convert}}
<noinclude>
[[Category:Convert by module documentation| ]]
</noinclude><includeonly>
[[Category:Convert templates| ]]
[[Category:Conversion templates]]
[[Category:Numbers as words conversion templates]]
[[Category:Sorting templates]]
</includeonly>

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