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This template is used in articles to easily convert one unit to another. This template will always be under construction, as we can’t possibly include conversions ‘’from’’ every possible unit ‘’to’’ every possible unit. However, whenever a conversion isn’t supported, [[User:Drew R. Smith|I]] or any of the other users who have worked on this template would be happy to add conversions when brought to our attention.
This template is used in articles to easily convert one unit to another. This template will always be under construction, as we can’t possibly include conversions ''from'' every possible unit ''to'' every possible unit. Should you find a combination of unis which isn't supported but which you think should be, please {{plainlink|{{fullurl:{{TALKPAGENAME}}|action=edit&section=new}} leave a note on the talk page}} and it will be added.<br />
The goal of this template is to make the ''Citizendium'' accessible to all readers regardless of nationality. Instead of only showing [[SI units|SI/Metric units]] or [[Imperial units]], {{tl|convert}} automatically converts a number from the specified unit to another unit and displays it as "'''Metric (Imperial)'''" or "'''Imperial (Metric)'''", depending on which unit was converted from.
The goal of this template is to make the ''Citizendium'' accessible to all readers regardless of nationality. Instead of only showing [[SI units|SI/Metric units]] or [[Imperial units]], {{tl|convert}} automatically converts a number from the specified unit to another unit and displays it as "'''Metric (Imperial)'''" or "'''Imperial (Metric)'''", depending on which unit was converted from.


== Usage ==
== Usage ==
The template has four parameters - {{tlc|convert|number{{!}}from{{!}}to{{!}}precision}}.
The template has five parameters - {{tlc|convert|number{{!}}from{{!}}to{{!}}precision{{!}}plain}}.
# ''required'' &mdash; The number to convert.
# ''required'' &mdash; The number to convert.
# ''required'' &mdash; The unit to convert ''from''.
# ''required'' &mdash; The unit to convert ''from''.
# ''required'' &mdash; The unit to convert ''to''.
# ''required'' &mdash; The unit to convert ''to''.
# ''optional'' &mdash; The precision of the result - either a number of decimal places, or a negative number to specify a number of significant figures. The default is 2.
# ''optional'' &mdash; The precision of the result. Positive values cause the specified number of [[decimal place]]s to be shown, whilst negative values cause the numbers to be rounded to the specified number of [[significant figures]]. The default value is ''2'' (2 decimal places).
# ''optional'' &mdash; set the 5th parameter to "plain" to make the template output a plain number, without units and without the input number. If this is used, the previous parameter must be given a value.


The names of the units can be specified as either abbreviations or full words, using either British or American spelling. The unit names in the output will be in the same format as the input.
The names of the units can be specified as either abbreviations or full words, using either British or American spelling. The unit names in the output will be in the same format as the input.
== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Code !! Result !! Notes
|-
|{{tlc|convert|123.4{{!}}km{{!}}mi}}
|{{convert|123.4|km|mi}}
|Simple conversion of 123.4 kilometres to miles.
|-
|{{tlc|convert|12{{!}}in{{!}}cm{{!}}0}}
|{{convert|12|in|cm|0}}
|Convert 12 in to cm, rounding to the nearest whole cm.
|-
|{{tlc|convert|60{{!}}nmi{{!}}mi{{!}}6}}
|{{convert|60|nmi|mi|6}}
|Convert 60 nautical miles to statute miles, showing the result to 6 decimal places.
|-
|{{tlc|convert|60{{!}}nautical miles{{!}}miles{{!}}-1}}
|{{convert|60|nautical miles|miles|-1}}
|Convert 60 nautical miles to statute miles, and round the result to one significant figure.
|}


==Supported Conversions==
==Supported Conversions==
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==Rounding==
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{{tl|Convert}} has an additional parameter that controls roundin. More specifically, it controls how many places after the decimal are displayed. To use this feature, add a value in the fourth parameter. For example <nowiki>{{Convert|10|km|mi|5}}</nowiki> shows up to the fifth decimal place, displaying as {{Convert|10|km|mi|5}}.
===Examples===
<nowiki>{{Convert|547.3|km|mi|0}}</nowiki> hides the decimals, displaying as {{Convert|547.3|km|mi|0}}.
 
<nowiki>{{Convert|547.3|km|mi|1}}</nowiki> shows one decimal, displaying as {{Convert|547.3|km|mi|1}}
 
<nowiki>{{Convert|547.3|km|mi|2}}</nowiki> shows two decimals, displaying as {{Convert|547.3|km|mi|2}}
 
<nowiki>{{Convert|547.3|km|mi|3}}</nowiki> shows three decimals, displaying as {{Convert|547.3|km|mi|3}}
 
<nowiki>{{Convert|547.3|km|mi|10}}</nowiki> shows ten decimals, displaying as {{Convert|547.3|km|mi|10}}
 
==Parameters That Need to be Created==
Add units of measurement, and their conversion formulas, that still need to be created here
 
 
<includeonly>[[Category:Conversion templates]]</includeonly>
<includeonly>[[Category:Conversion templates]]</includeonly>

Latest revision as of 09:14, 16 June 2009

This template is used in articles to easily convert one unit to another. This template will always be under construction, as we can’t possibly include conversions from every possible unit to every possible unit. Should you find a combination of unis which isn't supported but which you think should be, please leave a note on the talk page and it will be added.
The goal of this template is to make the Citizendium accessible to all readers regardless of nationality. Instead of only showing SI/Metric units or Imperial units, {{convert}} automatically converts a number from the specified unit to another unit and displays it as "Metric (Imperial)" or "Imperial (Metric)", depending on which unit was converted from.

Usage

The template has five parameters - {{convert|number|from|to|precision|plain}}.

  1. required — The number to convert.
  2. required — The unit to convert from.
  3. required — The unit to convert to.
  4. optional — The precision of the result. Positive values cause the specified number of decimal places to be shown, whilst negative values cause the numbers to be rounded to the specified number of significant figures. The default value is 2 (2 decimal places).
  5. optional — set the 5th parameter to "plain" to make the template output a plain number, without units and without the input number. If this is used, the previous parameter must be given a value.

The names of the units can be specified as either abbreviations or full words, using either British or American spelling. The unit names in the output will be in the same format as the input.

Examples

Code Result Notes
{{convert|123.4|km|mi}} 123.4 km (76.68 mi) Simple conversion of 123.4 kilometres to miles.
{{convert|12|in|cm|0}} 12 in (30 cm) Convert 12 in to cm, rounding to the nearest whole cm.
{{convert|60|nmi|mi|6}} 60 nmi (69.046767 mi) Convert 60 nautical miles to statute miles, showing the result to 6 decimal places.
{{convert|60|nautical miles|miles|-1}} 60 nautical miles (70 miles) Convert 60 nautical miles to statute miles, and round the result to one significant figure.

Supported Conversions

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Length Conversions

Metric to Imperial

→ Inches (in) Feet (ft) Yards (yd) Miles (mi) Nautical Miles (nmi)
Millimetres (mm) Yes Yes No No No
Centimetres (cm) Yes Yes No No No
Decimetres (dm) Yes Yes No No No
Metres (m) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kilometres (km) No No Yes Yes Yes

Imperial to Metric

→ Millimetres (mm) Centimetres (cm) Decimetres (dm) Metres (m) Kilometres (km)
Inches (in) Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Feet (ft) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yards (yd) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Miles (mi) No No No Yes Yes
Nautical Miles (nmi) No No No Yes Yes

Imperial to Imperial

→ Miles (mi) Nautical Miles (nmi)
Miles (mi) - Yes
Nautical Miles (nmi) Yes -

Weight Conversions

→ Kilogrammes (kg) Grammes (g) Pounds (lbs) Ounces (oz)
Kilogrammes (kg) - No Yes Yes
Grammes (g) No - Yes Yes
Pounds (lbs) Yes Yes - No
Ounces (oz) Yes Yes No -

Temperature Conversions

→ Celsius (°C) Kelvin (°K) Fahrenheit (°F) Rankine (°R)
Celsius (°C) - Yes Yes Yes
Kelvin (°K) Yes - Yes No
Fahrenheit (°F) Yes Yes - Yes
Rankine (°R) Yes No Yes -

For in-depth information, see the detailed list.


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