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CommonUnits

CommonUnits[{quantity1, quantity2, ..., quantityn}]
converts through to common units across compatible dimensions.

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  • CommonUnits will convert the input list's units to a common unit for each subset of input units with common dimensions.
  • CommonUnits uses heuristic methods to determine a unit that best fits the input data.
  • Operations involving currency units require internet connectivity.

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Basic Examples (2)Basic Examples (2)

Convert a list of lengths to a common unit:

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Convert all units of length and mass to a common unit:

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