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Appendix F. U.S.–Metric Equivalents

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U.S.–Metric Equivalents
To Convert fromToMultiply by
InchesCentimeters2.54
CentimetersInches0.39
FeetMeters0.305
MetersFeet3.28
YardsMeters0.91
MetersYards1.09
MilesKilometers1.61
KilometersMiles0.62
PoundsKilograms0.45
KilogramsPounds2.21
PoundsNewtons4.45
NewtonsPounds0.225
SlugsKilograms14.59
KilogramsSlugs0.068
Ft · lbJoules1.36
JoulesFt · lb0.735
Ft · lb/sec (power)Watts1.36
WattsFt · lb/sec0.735

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