Converting units of measurement might seem superfluous, in reality many terms used in computer science could be easily misunderstood: those who know the real difference between megabits and megabytes, and consequently the difference between KB / s and Kb / s (which are not at all the same thing "> App to convert units of measurement on Android and iPhone How to convert units of measurement through programs
The best programs that we can use to convert units of measure from Windows PC are the following.
1) Convert for Windows
Convert for Windows is a small portable tool (without installation) for Windows that we can download from here -> Convert for Windows .
To make the conversions, just select the right tab and the units of measurement supported by the tool in the two columns; for example in the image above we have selected Computer as tab and converted from Megabit (unit of measurement used together with the seconds to indicate the transmission speed of ADSL or optical fiber) in Megabyte, the most realistic unit of measurement of the real performance.
So a 100 Mega line (100 Mb / s) allows us to download at 12.5 Megabytes per second!
2) Calculatormatik
Another very effective tool to convert units of measurement on Windows is Calculatormatik, a portable tool downloadable from here -> Calculatormatik .
Once the tool is open, just select the category in the column on the left side, then select the units of measurement available in the two columns on the right.
In the example we have converted 50 Megabits to Megabytes, obtaining 6.25 as a value.
3) UNeedIT Converter
A small tool that we can try to convert the main units of measurement is UNeedIT Converter, available here -> UNeedIT Converter .
Only the most famous categories of units and the measures that everyone uses on a daily basis are available, so it is excellent for those who are beginners with the units of measurement and want to become familiar with those that can really serve in daily life.
How to convert units of measurement through online sites
After seeing the programs to convert units of measurement on Windows, we discover the best sites that we can use to carry out the conversions without having to download something to the PC, so that we can use them without problems even if we have a Mac or a PC with GNU / Linux.
1) Google
The most famous search engine in the world integrates an effective conversion system in its search bar, so you don't have to use anything else for conversions!
To activate it, simply type the keyword "unit of measure converter" on the Google page.
The Google converter will appear immediately at the top of the window, where you can select the category and the various units of measurement supported by the Google engine.
We choose the category and the units of measure to carry out the conversion immediately.
We can also activate this converter directly from the search, for example by entering "10 Megabit in Kilobytes" or "400 m / s in km / h", so as to immediately call up the converter with the right units of measurement set.
2) Converticious
Another site that we can use to perform any type of online unit conversion is Converticious, reachable here -> Converticious .
In the home we will see all the categories supported by the site, just select one to be able to obtain the units of measurement to be converted.
In the Unit List screen we will instead get a summary of all the units on the site, so that we can immediately check the presence of those we are looking for.
In addition to the converter, it offers a simple calculator, which can be called up via the Tool key.
3) Convertworld
Another very convenient site that we can use to convert between units of measure online without programs is Convertworld, available here -> Convertworld .
We will immediately see the most used units of measure for conversions at home, but we will be able to obtain others using the search bar at the top or by consulting the tabs at the top left Most popular and From the family, where it will be possible to access all the units of measure that we want.
How to convert units of measurement via mobile app
If we need to convert units of measurement when we are away from home without a PC or smartphone / tablet, we can use the following apps for conversions between units of measurement; we will insert both compatible apps for Android and compatible apps for iPhone and iPad .
1) oWorld unit converter
One of the best apps to convert units of measurement through the app is surely the one offered by oWorld, downloadable for Android and iOS from here -> oWorld Unit Converter (Android) and oWorld Unit Converter (iOS).
With this app with a pleasant and clear appearance, it will be a walk to convert the units of measurement, just choose from the categories present, indicate the units of measurement and finally enter the value to be converted with the integrated numeric keypad.
2) Lite converter
Another app that we can use to convert measurement units on Android and iOS is Lite Converter, available for download from here -> Lite Converter (Android) and Lite Converter (iOS).
Over 25 categories and 200 units of measurement to choose from for precise conversions, including the main foreign currencies (from euros to dollars for example).
Currently one of the best themed apps, a must have if you are often dealing with units of measure and not knowing how to juggle.
