UnitConvert

UnitConvert[quantity,targetunit]

attempts to convert the specified quantity to the specified targetunit.

UnitConvert[quantity]

converts the specified quantity to SI base units.

Details

  • The targetunit can be a canonical unit or a Quantity expression.
  • When targetunit is a Quantity, the resulting output will have the same unit as targetunit.
  • A targetunit specification can also be one of the following unit systems: "SIBase", "SI", "Imperial", or "Metric".
  • UnitConvert accepts TimeSeries, EventSeries, and TemporalData inputs and attempts to convert Quantity values to the specified targetunit.
  • UnitConvert accepts Association inputs and attempts to convert Quantity values to the specified targetunit.
  • An internet connection is required for conversion between currency units.

Examples

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Basic Examples  (3)

Convert from miles to kilometers:

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Convert a Quantity object to the appropriate SI base units:

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Convert the speed of light to SI base units:

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Scope  (8)

Applications  (4)

Properties & Relations  (9)

Possible Issues  (3)

Introduced in 2012
(9.0)