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Convert measures and temperatures, metric system US-Europe*
| Measure | Metric to American | American to Metric |
| Linear |
Multiply centimeters by 0.39 ex: 1 meter = 100 cm x .39 = 39 inches 1 yard = 90 cm Multiply meters by 3.28 ex: 1 m = 3.28 ft Multiply kilometers by 0.62 ex: 1 km = 1000 meters = 0.62 mile |
Multiply inches by 2.54 ex: 1 inch = 2.54 cm 1 foot = 30 cm 36 inches = 1 yard = 90 cm Multiply miles by 1.6 ex: 1 mile = 1.6 km
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| Area |
Multiply square meters (m²) by 10.76 ex: 1 m² = 10.76 ft² |
Divide square feet by 10.76 ex: 100 ft² = 9.29 m² |
| Temperature |
Multiply degrees Celsius by 1.8 and add 32 ex: 20°C x 1.8 + 32 = 68 °F |
Substract 32 from degrees Fahrenheit and divide by 1.8 ex: 50°F - 32 / 1.8 = 10°C |
| Weight |
Multiply kilos by 2.2 ex: 50 kilos x 2.2 = 110 lbs |
Multiply by 0.45 ex: 120 lbs x .45 = 54 kilos |
Time of the Day:
The time of the day is generally expressed by the 24-hour clock:
8:00 am = 8h00 or 8 heures
8:00 pm = 20h00 or 20 heures
noon = 12h00, 12 heures or midi
midnight = 0h00, 24 heures or minuit
12:30 am = 0h30 or minuit trente
5:00 pm = 17h00 or 17 heures
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