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Appendix F: U.S.–Metric Equivalents

U.S.–Metric Equivalents

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Inches Centimeters 2.54
Centimeters Inches 0.39
Feet Meters 0.305
Meters Feet 3.28
Yards Meters 0.91
Meters Yards 1.09
Miles Kilometers 1.61
Kilometers Miles 0.62
Pounds Kilograms 0.45
Kilograms Pounds 2.21
Pounds Newtons 4.45
Newtons Pounds 0.225
Slugs Kilograms 14.59
Kilograms Slugs 0.068
Ft · lb Joules 1.36
Joules Ft · lb 0.735
Ft · lb/sec (power) Watts 1.36
Watts Ft · lb/sec 0.735

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