Pitulung:Convert
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Template {{convert}} is used to convert a value from one unit of measurement to another. This page provides an overview of the options available when using the template.
- Help:Convert units • Simplified list of some commonly used units.
- Help:Convert messages • Error and warning messages.
Asking questions
édit- Template talk:Convert • Questions on using the convert template, or discussion of any problems encountered.
- Wikipedia:Help desk • General questions.
- Module talk:Convert • Discussion concerning the convert modules.
Units
édit- Help:Convert units • Simplified list of some commonly used units.
- Module:Convert/documentation/conversion data/doc • Full list of units.
Quick start
éditBy default, the name of the input unit is shown, while the output is abbreviated using the unit's symbol. If wanted, names or symbols can be used, and the output precision can be specified.
{{convert|123.4|ft|m}}
→ 123.4 feet (37.6 m){{convert|123.4|ft|m|abbr=on}}
→ 123.4 ft (37.6 m){{convert|123.4|ft|m|abbr=off}}
→ 123.4 feet (37.6 metres){{convert|123.4|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us}}
→ 123.4 feet (37.6 meters){{convert|123.4|ft|m|0}}
→ 123.4 feet (38 m){{convert|123.4|ft|m|3}}
→ 123.4 feet (37.612 m)
To avoid overlinking, units are not normally linked, but they can be when needed.
{{convert|12300|m2|rood|abbr=off|lk=on}}
→ 12,300 square metres (12.2 roods){{convert|12300|m2|rood|abbr=off|lk=out}}
→ 12,300 square metres (12.2 roods)
A convert can be used in an adjectival phrase, and user-specified text can be inserted.
{{convert|1500|ft|m|adj=on}}
→ 1,500-foot (460 m){{convert|1500|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}}
→ 1,500-foot-long (460 m)
If no output unit is specified, a default is used.
{{convert|123.4|ft}}
→ 123.4 feet (37.6 m){{convert|123.4|ft|abbr=on}}
→ 123.4 ft (37.6 m){{convert|1500|ft||adj=mid|-long}}
→ 1,500-foot-long (460 m)
The last example used ||
to explicitly show that the output unit has been omitted. If that is not done, the result is an error, and holding the mouse over the error message shows that "-long
" is misinterpreted as the output unit.
{{convert|1500|ft|adj=mid|-long}}
→ 1,500-foot ([convert: unknown unit])
The input and outputs can be "flipped". When flipped, an option such as |lk=out
means "link the right-hand side".
{{convert|12300|m2|rood|abbr=off|lk=out}}
→ 12,300 square metres (12.2 roods){{convert|12300|m2|rood|abbr=off|lk=out|disp=flip}}
→ 12.2 roods (12,300 square metres){{convert|12300|m2|rood|abbr=off|lk=in|disp=flip}}
→ 12.2 roods (12,300 square metres)
The input value can be spelled.
{{convert|5|mi|km|spell=in|0}}
→ five miles (8 km){{convert|5|mi|km|spell=In|0}}
→ Five miles (8 km)
Ranges of values are supported.
{{convert|3|-|6|ft}}
→ 3–6 feet (0.91–1.83 m){{convert|3|to|6|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}}
→ 3 to 6 feet (0.91 to 1.83 meters)
A range can use more than two values.
{{convert|100|x|120|x|210|mm|in}}
→ 100 by 120 by 210 millimetres (3.9 in × 4.7 in × 8.3 in){{convert|100|xx|120|xx|210|mm|in}}
→ 100 × 120 × 210 millimetres (3.9 × 4.7 × 8.3 in){{convert|100|x|120|x|210|mm|in|abbr=on}}
→ 100 mm × 120 mm × 210 mm (3.9 in × 4.7 in × 8.3 in){{convert|100|*|120|*|210|mm|in|abbr=on}}
→ 100×120×210 mm (3.9×4.7×8.3 in)
Some input units consist of multiple components.
{{convert|5|ft|8|in}}
→ 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m){{convert|11|st|3|lb|kg}}
→ 11 stone 3 pounds (71 kg)
An output can be a combination of several units.
{{convert|123|nmi|km mi}}
→ 123 nautical miles (228 km; 142 mi){{convert|123|hPa|psi inHg|abbr=on|lk=on}}
→ 123 hPa (1.78 psi; 3.6 inHg)
Some outputs consist of multiple units.
{{convert|123.4|m|ydftin}}
→ 123.4 metres (134 yd 2 ft 10 in){{convert|123.4|kg|stlb}}
→ 123.4 kilograms (19 st 6 lb)
Rounding
éditBy default, the output value is rounded to adjust its precision to match that of the input. An input such as 1234 is interpreted as 1234 ± 0.5, while 1200 is interpreted as 1200 ± 50, and the output value is displayed accordingly, taking into account the scale factor used in the conversion.
If the default is not wanted, the precision of output values can be specified using:
|N
(whereN
is a number) to specify the number of digits to be displayed after the decimal mark (round output to N decimal places).|-N
(where-N
is a negative number) to specify the number of digits before the decimal mark that should be replaced with zero (round output to nearest 10N).|sigfig=N
(whereN
is a positive number) to specify the number of significant digits (round output to N significant figures).|disp=5
to round the output to the nearest multiple of 5.
Examples:
{{convert|1234|ft|m}}
→ 1,234 feet (376 m){{convert|1234|ft|m|2}}
→ 1,234 feet (376.12 m){{convert|1234|ft|m|-1}}
→ 1,234 feet (380 m){{convert|1234|ft|m|disp=5}}
→ 1,234 feet (375 m)*{{convert|1234|ft|m|sigfig=2}}
→ 1,234 feet (380 m){{convert|1234|ft|m|sigfig=4}}
→ 1,234 feet (376.1 m){{convert|1230|ft|m}}
→ 1,230 feet (370 m){{convert|1230|ft|m|0}}
→ 1,230 feet (375 m){{convert|1230|ft|m|1}}
→ 1,230 feet (374.9 m){{convert|5670|sqft}}
→ 5,670 square feet (527 m2){{convert|5670|sqft|-2}}
→ 5,670 square feet (500 m2)
Spell
édit- Use US (en-US) spelling for unit names
Use |sp=us
to specify that unit names should be displayed with US spelling:
{{convert|6|km}}
→ 6 kilometres (3.7 mi){{convert|6|km|sp=us}}
→ 6 kilometers (3.7 mi)
- Spell out numbers in words
Use |spell=in
to specify that the input value should be spelled in words, or |spell=In
(uppercase "I
") to start with an uppercase letter:
{{convert|5|mi|km|spell=in}}
→ five miles (8.0 km){{convert|5|mi|km|spell=in|abbr=off|0}}
→ five miles (8 kilometres){{convert|5|mi|km|spell=In|0}}
→ Five miles (8 km){{convert|5|mi|km|spell=In|abbr=off|0}}
→ Five miles (8 kilometres){{convert|2+1/4|mi|km|abbr=off|0|spell=In}}
→ Two and a quarter miles (4 kilometres){{convert|2+1/4|mi|km|abbr=off|0|spell=In|sp=us}}
→ Two and a fourth miles (4 kilometers)
The input and output can be "flipped", as shown in these examples. Logically, the resulting first number is spelled:
{{convert|5|mi||0|disp=flip|spell=in}}
→ eight kilometres (5 mi){{convert|5|mi||0|disp=flip|spell=In|abbr=off}}
→ Eight kilometres (5 miles)
The "||
" provides an empty output unit to mean "use the default".
Both input and output values can be spelled:
{{convert|5|mi|m|-2|spell=on|sp=us|abbr=off}}
→ five miles (eight thousand meters){{convert|5|mi|m|-2|spell=On|sp=us|abbr=off}}
→ Five miles (eight thousand meters)
Fractions
éditAn input value can be specified as a fraction.
{{convert|1/2|in|mm|1}}
→ 1⁄2 inch (12.7 mm){{convert|1/2|in|mm|1|adj=on}}
→ 1⁄2-inch (12.7 mm){{convert|2+1/2|in|mm|1}}
→ 2 1⁄2 inches (63.5 mm){{convert|-2-1/4|in|mm|1}}
→ −2 1⁄4 inches (−57.2 mm){{convert|1/2|in|mm|1|spell=in}}
→ one-half inch (12.7 mm)
If two slashes are used, a horizontal fraction bar is used.
{{convert|1//2|in|mm|1}}
→ 1/2 inch (12.7 mm){{convert|2+1//2|in|mm|1}}
→ 2 1/2 inches (63.5 mm)
An output can be expressed with a fraction using |frac=N
where N is the denominator. For example, |frac=8
rounds the output to the nearest eighth.
{{convert|219|mm|in|abbr=on}}
→ 219 mm (8.6 in){{convert|219|mm|in|abbr=on|frac=2}}
→ 219 mm (8 1⁄2 in){{convert|219|mm|in|abbr=on|frac=4}}
→ 219 mm (8 1⁄2 in){{convert|219|mm|in|abbr=on|frac=8}}
→ 219 mm (8 5⁄8 in){{convert|222|mm|in|abbr=on|frac=8}}
→ 222 mm (8 3⁄4 in)
A fraction is applied to the output unit (if there is only one), or to non-SI units (if using a combination), except that if a precision is also specified, the fraction only applies to the hand unit.
Joins
éditThe |disp=
("display") option may be used to "join" the input and output, as shown in the following examples.
Convert | Output | Description |
---|---|---|
{{convert|2.4|m|ft}} |
2.4 metres (7.9 ft) | default |
{{convert|2.4|m|ft|disp=b}} |
2.4 metres (7.9 ft) | brackets (same as default) |
{{convert|2.4|m|ft|disp=sqbr}} |
2.4 metres [7.9 ft] | square brackets |
{{convert|2.4|m|ft|disp=or}} |
2.4 metres or 7.9 feet | or |
{{convert|2.4|m|ft|disp=comma}} |
2.4 metres, 7.9 ft | comma |
{{convert|2.4|m|ft|disp=slash}} |
2.4 metres (7.9 ft)* | slash |
{{convert|2.4|m|ft|disp=slash|abbr=on}} |
2.4 m (7.9 ft)* | slash (not spaced) |
{{convert|2.4|m|ft|disp=br}} |
2.4 metres 7.9 feet |
"<br />", line break |
Ranges
éditA range of values can be specified, as shown in the following examples.
Convert | Output | Notes |
---|---|---|
{{convert|3|-|6|ft}} |
3–6 feet (0.91–1.83 m) | input is a hyphen; output uses en dashes |
{{convert|3|–|6|ft}} |
3–6 feet (0.91–1.83 m) | input can also use an en dash |
{{convert|3|and|6|ft}} |
3 and 6 feet (0.91 and 1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|and(-)|6|ft}} |
3 and 6 feet (0.91–1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|or|6|ft}} |
3 or 6 feet (0.91 or 1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|to|6|ft}} |
3 to 6 feet (0.91 to 1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|to(-)|6|ft}} |
3 to 6 feet (0.91–1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|to about|6|ft}} |
3 to about 6 feet (0.91 to about 1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|+/-|6|ft}} |
3 ± 6 feet (0.91 ± 1.83 m) | uses " ± "
|
{{convert|3|±|6|ft}} |
3 ± 6 feet (0.91 ± 1.83 m) | input can also use ±
|
{{convert|3|by|6|ft}} |
3 by 6 feet (0.91 by 1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|x|6|ft}} |
3 by 6 feet (0.91 m × 1.83 m) | uses " × " (starts with a space)
|
{{convert|3|xx|6|ft}} |
3 × 6 feet (0.91 × 1.83 m) | uses " × "
|
{{convert|3|*|6|ft}} |
3×6 feet (0.91×1.83 m) | uses "× "
|
{{convert|3|+|6|ft}} |
3 + 6 feet (0.91 + 1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|,|6|ft}} |
3, 6 feet (0.91, 1.83 m) | uses ", "
|
{{convert|3|, and|6|ft}} |
3, and 6 feet (0.91, and 1.83 m) | |
{{convert|3|, or|6|ft}} |
3, or 6 feet (0.91, or 1.83 m) |
The following ranges provide different output when units are abbreviated.
Convert | Output |
---|---|
{{convert|3|and(-)|6|ft|abbr=on}} |
3 and 6 ft (0.91–1.83 m) |
{{convert|3|to(-)|6|ft|abbr=on}} |
3 to 6 ft (0.91–1.83 m) |
{{convert|3|x|6|ft|abbr=on}} |
3 ft × 6 ft (0.91 m × 1.83 m) |
Ranges can use more than two values.
Convert | Output |
---|---|
{{convert|3|x|4|x|24|in}} |
3 by 4 by 24 inches (76 mm × 102 mm × 610 mm) |
{{convert|3|x|4|to|6+1/2|x|8+3/4|in}} |
3 by 4 to 6 1⁄2 by 8 3⁄4 inches (76 mm × 102 mm to 165 mm × 222 mm) |
Ranges can be specified in the first parameter.
Convert | Output |
---|---|
{{convert|3.2-7.5|ha}} |
3.2–7.5 hectares (7.9–18.5 acres) |
{{convert|3x4x24|in}} |
3 by 4 by 24 inches (76 mm × 102 mm × 610 mm) |
Extra words
éditSome options provide text that is included in the output, as shown in the following examples.
Convert | Output | Description |
---|---|---|
{{convert|4|ft||adj=mid|-long}} |
4-foot-long (1.2 m) | adjectival with mid-text between input and output |
{{convert|40|acre||adj=pre|planted}} |
40 planted acres (16 ha) | text before the input unit |
{{convert|4|m||disp=preunit|+ }} |
4+ metres (13+ ft) | same text before the input and output units |
{{convert|4|m||disp=preunit|+ |or more }} |
4+ metres (13 or more ft) | different text before the input and output units |
{{convert|20|impfloz||disp=x|, approximately }} |
20 imperial fluid ounces, approximately 570 ml; 19 US fl oz | text before the output (replaces the join) |
{{convert|100|m||disp=x|/day (|/day)}} |
100 metres/day (330 ft/day) | text before and after the output (replaces the join) |
In each of the above examples, "||
" provides an empty output unit which causes the default output to be used. An output unit, possibly empty, must be specified to avoid the template interpreting the extra text as the output unit. For example, using {{convert|4|ft|adj=mid|-long}}
has the same effect as using {{convert|4|ft|-long|adj=mid}}
, namely that an error would occur because "-long
" would be used as the output unit. The following illustrates the error (hover the mouse over the error text to see that the problem is due to "-long
" ) and how it may be avoided.
{{convert|4|ft|adj=mid|-long}}
→ 4-foot ([convert: unknown unit]){{convert|4|ft||adj=mid|-long}}
→ 4-foot-long (1.2 m){{convert|4|ft| |adj=mid|-long}}
→ 4-foot-long (1.2 m){{convert|4|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}}
→ 4-foot-long (1.2 m)
Displaying parts of a conversion
éditThe following examples show how to display only some part of the output result.
Convert | Output | Description |
---|---|---|
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3}} |
2 cubic yards (1.5 m3) | normal convert |
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=values}} |
2 (1.5) | input and output values |
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit}} |
cubic yards | input unit |
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit|adj=on}} |
cubic-yard | input unit, adjectival (hyphenated) |
{{convert|2|cuyd|cuyd|0|disp=out|abbr=off}} |
2 cubic yards | input (workaround) |
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2}} |
m3 | output unit (symbol) |
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=unit2|abbr=off}} |
cubic metres | output unit (name) |
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=number}} |
1.5 | output value |
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|disp=out}} |
1.5 m3 | output value and unit |
{{convert|2|cuyd|m3|abbr=off|disp=out}} |
1.5 cubic metres | output value and unit |
Flipping the order of output
éditTo invert the order of measurements, simply use |order=flip
{{convert|10|km|mi}}
→ 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) (default){{convert|10|km|mi|order=flip}}
→ 6.2 miles (10 km)
Wrapping and line breaking
éditConvert uses the regular space (" ") and non-breaking space (
which shows: " ") to control line-breaking (also called wrapping/nowrapping).
Wrapping is possible where a space (" ") is used. Prevent wrapping is enforced by using the non-breaking space, that ties and keeps text elements together.
3 feet
may break after "3"3 ft
, or 3_ft, will not break after "3"
In the examples below, an
is shown as "_" (red underscore): "3_ft
".
A line break (Citakan:Purple) forces a newline (line break), and so overrules any nowrap setting at that point.
- Within a measurement (value+unit)
The separator between the value and the unit can be a space or a nonbreaking space (
):
- When a unit is abbreviated (symbol is shown), the separator is
.
{{convert|12|m|ft|abbr=on}}
→ 12_m (39_ft)
- When a unit is not abbreviated (name is shown), the separator is a space.
{{convert|12|m|ft}}
→ 12 metres (39_ft)- This can be set (overruled) to be
by|adj=j
(for 'join'). {{convert|12|m|ft|adj=j}}
→ 12 metres (39_ft)*
- Some units do not have a symbol and always use a space (such as acre).
{{convert|3|acre|m2|abbr=on}}
→ 3 acres (12,000_m2)
- Except, option
|adj=j
("join") forces the separator to be
.
{{convert|3|acre|m2|adj=j}}
→ 3 acres (12,000_m2)*
- Except,
is always used when a measurement is in multiple units.
{{convert|1|ft|6|in|cm}}
→ 1_foot 6_inches (46_cm){{convert|2|m|ftin}}
→ 2 metres (6_ft 7_in)
- Except, if option
|adj=on
is used and the unit is not abbreviated, the separator is a hyphen ("-").
{{convert|2|m|ftin|adj=on}}
→ 2-metre (6_ft 7_in)
- When the name of a number is used,
is used as the separator between the value and the name. For example, a measurement spelled as "12 million metres" has
before "million" and a space afterwards.
{{convert|12|e6m}}
→ 12_million metres (39,000,000_ft)
- Between measurements
- A space is used as the separator in a join between the first and second measurement.
{{convert|3|ft|m}}
→ 3 feet (0.91_m)
- Except for the special cases before "/" and before "[" :
{{convert|12|in|cm|disp=slash}}
→ 12 inches (30_cm)* (
before "/"){{convert|12|in|cm|disp=sqbr|abbr=on}}
→ 12_in_[30_cm] (
before "[")
- Multiple output measurements (by listing units) always use a space between measurements ("; " has a space after ";").
{{convert|2|acre|m2 sqft ha}}
→ 2 acres (8,100_m2; 87,000_sq_ft; 0.81_ha)
- Between components of a measurement (e.g., in a range; between foot–inch)
- A measurement in multiple units always uses a space between components ("1 foot 6 inches" has
before the unit names, but a space after "foot").
{{convert|1|ft|6|in|cm}}
→ 1_foot 6_inches (46_cm)
- In a range, spaces are generally used to separate items. For example, "to" and "or" have a space before and after in the following.
{{convert|12|to|20|in|cm}}
→ 12 to 20 inches (30 to 51_cm){{convert|12|or|20|in|cm}}
→ 12 or 20 inches (30 or 51_cm)
- The ranges
+/-
and,
andxx
always use
:
{{convert|12|+/-|2|in|cm}}
→ 12_±_2 inches (30.5_±_5.1_cm){{convert|12|,|20|in|cm}}
→ 12,_20 inches (30,_51_cm){{convert|12|xx|20|in|cm}}
→ 12_×_20 inches (30_×_51_cm)
- The "to-" range (same as "to(-)") is an exception. When a unit is not abbreviated, "to" has
before and a space after.
{{convert|12|to-|20|in|cm}}
→ 12 to-[convert: unknown unit]
- The "x" range is an exception. When a unit is abbreviated, "×" has a space before and
after.
{{convert|12|x|20|in|cm}}
→ 12 by 20 inches (30_cm ×_51_cm)
- Overrule by setting a line break
- Parameter
|disp=br
adds a forced line break (<br/>
) between measurements; brackets are omitted.
{{convert|12|m|ft|disp=br}}
→ 12 metres
39 feet
- Preview wikicode
To see the wikicode result of the convert template: put your {{convert|...}}
code into Special:ExpandTemplates and then preview by clicking Citakan:Keypress.
Tables
éditThe following parameters are intended for use in tables.
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
|disp=table |
for a table cell with align="right"
|
|disp=tablecen |
for a table cell with align="center"
|
|sortable=on |
output a numeric hidden sort field for a sortable table |
The following shows the wikitext output by some example converts.
Convert | Resulting wikitext |
---|---|
{{convert|47.5|kg|lb}} |
47.5 kilograms (105 lb) |
{{convert|47.5|kg|lb|disp=table}} |
align="right"|47.5 |align="right"|105 |
{{convert|47.5|kg|lb|disp=tablecen}} |
align="center"|47.5 |align="center"|105 |
{{convert|47.5|kg|lb|sortable=on}} |
<span style="display:none">7001475000000000000</span>47.5 kilograms (105 lb) |
Fixed table
éditThis wikitext:
{|class="wikitable" ! align=right, rowspan="2" | !colspan="2"| Length !colspan="2"| Weight |- style="vertical-align:bottom;" !metres !!ft in !!kg !!lb |- ! Lorem ipsum | {{convert|28.1|m|ftin|disp=table}} | {{convert|47.5|kg|lb|disp=table}} |- ! Dolor sit amet | {{convert|9.9|m|ftin|disp=table}} | {{convert|74.1|kg|lb|disp=table}} |- ! Consectetur | {{convert|38.2|m|ftin|disp=table}} | {{convert|31.5|kg|lb|disp=table}} |- ! Adipisicing elit | {{convert|18.7|m|ftin|disp=table}} | {{convert|52.7|kg|lb|disp=table}} |}
produces this table:
Length | Weight | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
metres | ft in | kg | lb | |
Lorem ipsum | 28.1 | 92 ft 2 in | 47.5 | 105 |
Dolor sit amet | 9.9 | 32 ft 6 in | 74.1 | 163 |
Consectetur | 38.2 | 125 ft 4 in | 31.5 | 69 |
Adipisicing elit | 18.7 | 61 ft 4 in | 52.7 | 116 |
Sortable table
éditThis wikitext:
{|class="wikitable sortable" ! align=right, rowspan="2" | !colspan="2"| Length !colspan="2"| Weight |- style="vertical-align:bottom;" !metres !!ft in !!kg !!lb |- ! Lorem ipsum | {{convert|28.1|m|ftin|disp=table|sortable=on}} | {{convert|47.5|kg|lb|disp=table|sortable=on}} |- ! Dolor sit amet | {{convert|9.9|m|ftin|disp=table|sortable=on}} | {{convert|74.1|kg|lb|disp=table|sortable=on}} |- ! Consectetur | {{convert|38.2|m|ftin|disp=table|sortable=on}} | {{convert|31.5|kg|lb|disp=table|sortable=on}} |- ! Adipisicing elit | {{convert|18.7|m|ftin|disp=table|sortable=on}} | {{convert|52.7|kg|lb|disp=table|sortable=on}} |}
produces this table:
Length | Weight | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
metres | ft in | kg | lb | |
Lorem ipsum | 28.1 | 92 ft 2 in | 47.5 | 105 |
Dolor sit amet | 9.9 | 32 ft 6 in | 74.1 | 163 |
Consectetur | 38.2 | 125 ft 4 in | 31.5 | 69 |
Adipisicing elit | 18.7 | 61 ft 4 in | 52.7 | 116 |
Parameter list
éditThe following parameter options are available.
Option | Description |
---|---|
|abbr=in |
Use symbol for first (left-hand side) unit |
|abbr=off |
Use name for all units |
|abbr=on |
Use symbol for all units |
|abbr=out |
Use symbol for right-hand side unit (default) |
|abbr=values |
Show only input and output numbers, not units |
|abbr=~ |
Show input unit symbol as well as name |
|adj=1 |
Unit name is singular when value is 1 or less, but not zero |
|adj=flip
|
Reverse order of input/output |
|order=flip
| |
|adj=j |
Join value and unit name using " " instead of a space |
|adj=mid |
Same as adj=on with user-specified text after input unit
|
|adj=on |
Unit name is singular and hyphenated |
|adj=pre |
User-specified text before input unit |
|adj=ri0 |
Round input with precision 0 |
|adj=ri1 |
Round input with precision 1 |
|adj=ri2 |
Round input with precision 2 |
|adj=ri3 |
Round input with precision 3 |
|disp=/
|
Join input/output using " /" |
|disp=s
| |
|disp=slash
| |
|disp=5 |
Round output value to nearest 5 (See |round=5 )
|
|disp=b |
Join input/output using " (...)" (default) |
|disp=br |
Join input/output using "<br/>" |
|disp=comma |
Join input/output using ", " |
|disp=flip |
Reverse order of input/output |
|disp=flip5 |
Combines disp=flip with disp=5
|
|disp=nocomma |
No comma in input or output numbers |
|disp=number
|
Display output value only |
|disp=output number only
| |
|disp=or |
Join input/output using "or" |
|disp=out
|
Display only output value and symbol/name |
|disp=output only
| |
|disp=2
| |
|disp=preunit |
User-specified text before input and output units |
|disp=sqbr |
Join input/output using "[...]" |
|disp=table |
Output is suitable for a table cell with align="right" |
|disp=tablecen |
Output is suitable for a table cell with align="center" |
|disp=u2
|
Display output symbol/name (not input; not output value) |
|disp=unit2
| |
|disp=unit |
Display input symbol/name (not output; not input value) |
|disp=x |
Join input/output using user-specified text |
|comma=5 |
Only use comma grouping if 5 or more digits |
|comma=gaps |
Use gaps, not comma, to separate groups of digits |
|comma=gaps5 |
Use gaps, but only if 5 or more digits |
|adj=nocomma
|
No comma in input or output numbers |
|abbr=comma
| |
|frac=N |
Show imperial number in fractions, denominator=N |
|lk=in |
Link LHS unit name or symbol |
|lk=on |
Link all unit names or symbols (but not twice for the same unit) |
|lk=out |
Link RHS unit name or symbol |
|round=5
|
Rounds calculation to the nearest multiple of 5 |
|near=5
| |
|disp=5
| |
|round=25 |
Rounds calculation to the nearest multiple of 25 |
|round=each |
In a range, each value is rounded by the default rounding |
|sigfig=N |
Round output value to N significant figures (N is a positive integer) |
|sortable=in
|
Output numeric hidden sort field for use in a sortable table (based on input) |
|sortable=on
| |
|sortable=out |
Output numeric hidden sort field for use in a sortable table (based on output) |
|debug=yes |
Sortable: show the normally hidden sort key |
|sp=us |
Use U.S. spelling (like "meter" instead of default "metre") |
|spell=in |
Spell input value in words |
|spell=In |
Spell input value in words with first letter uppercase |
|spell=on |
Spell input and output values in words |
|spell=On |
Spell input and output values in words with first letter uppercase |
Examples of number grouping:
{{convert|1234|m|ft}}
→ 1,234 metres (4,049 ft){{convert|1234|m|ft|comma=5}}
→ 1234 metres (4049 ft){{convert|12345|m|ft|comma=5}}
→ 12,345 metres (40,502 ft){{convert|1234|m|ft|comma=gaps}}
→ 1234 metres (4049 ft){{convert|1234|m|ft|comma=gaps5}}
→ 1,234 metres (4,049 ft)*{{convert|123,456,789|m|ft|comma=gaps5}}
→ 123,456,789 metres (405,041,959 ft)*
Examples of spelling input values:
{{convert|10|mi|km|spell=in}}
→ ten miles (16 km){{convert|10|mi|km|spell=In}}
→ Ten miles (16 km){{convert|1/3|mi|km|adj=on|spell=in}}
→ one-third-mile (0.54 km)
Differences from templates previously used
éditBefore December 2013, {{convert}} was implemented by a series of templates, not a module. Following are some differences between the new and old convert implementations.
- Using
{{subst:convert|...}}
works with the module. - The module checks unit types and displays an error message if a mismatch occurs.
- Ranges and all options, including
disp=flip
, should work with all units. - Scaled units like
e6USgal
are not predefined. With some exceptions, all units accept prefixes e3, e6, e9, e12, e15. - The module uses an empty unit code rather than
0
to mean "use the default unit", as in{{convert|4|ft||adj=mid|-long}}
(it is also possible to use{{convert|4|ft|0|adj=mid|-long}}
, but that sets the output precision to zero). - The functionality of
{{convert/3}}
and{{convert/4}}
is handled by the module, except that the module does not support arbitrary text to separate items in a range. Furthermore, the predefined separator words such as "by" and "to" behave in exactly the same manner as they do for standard converts, so a conversion like{{convert/3|2|x|4|x|6|m|ft}}
would need to use the new*
separator rather thanx
to produce exactly the same output with the module. - The module does not have a problem with template loops, and will allow pointless conversions like
{{convert|123|m|m}}
.
Limitations
éditThis is a list of features that the module may be expected to support, but which will not work.
Composite units cannot be used in a range:
{{convert|2|ft|6|in|to|3|ft|9|in}}
→ 2 feet 6 inches ([convert: unknown unit])*
If an expression is wanted, it has to use {{#expr:...}}
:
{{convert|3*12|ft|mm}}
→ 3×12 feet (910×3,660 mm){{convert|{{#expr:3*12}}|ft|mm}}
→ 36 feet (11,000 mm)