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The English system of measurements is most commonly used in the United States. In contrast, the metric system is used throughout most of the rest of the world. Converting measurements between the English and metric systems is a common everyday reason to know math. This article gives you some precise metric-to-English conversions, as well as some easy-to-remember conversions that are good enough for most situations.
Metric-to-English Conversion Table
Metric-to-English Conversions Metric Units in Plain English
1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet A meter is about 3 feet (1 yard).
1 kilometer ≈ 0.62 miles A kilometer is about 1/2 mile.
1 liter ≈ 0.26 gallons A liter is about 1 quart (1/4 gallon).
1 kilogram ≈ 2.20 pounds A kilo is about 2 pounds.
0°C = 32°F 0°C is cold.
10°C = 50°F 10°C is cool.
20°C = 68°F 20°C is warm.
30°C = 86° 30°C is hot.

Here's an easy temperature conversion to remember: 16°C = 61°F.

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Mark Zegarelli is a math teacher and tutor with degrees in math and English from Rutgers University. He is the author of a dozen books, including Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, SAT Math For Dummies, and Calculus II For Dummies. Through online tutoring, he teaches multiplication and beyond to preschoolers in a way that sets them up for school success while keeping the natural magic of math alive. Contact Mark at markzegarelli.com.

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