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Conversion Table

The metric units used in this book can be converted to English units by using the approximate conversions given below:

Length

 1 kilometer = 0.62 of a mile

 1 meter = 39.37 inches

 1 centimeter = 0.39 inches

 1 millimeter = 0.039 inches

Area

 1 sq. kilometer (km2) = 0.04 sq. miles

 1 sq. meter (m2) = 1.2 sq. yards

 1 sq. centimeter (cm2) = 0.155 sq. inches

Temperature

 To convert ° Celsius to ° Fahrenheit, multiply ° C by 1.8 and add 32

Speed

 1000 km/h = 277.8 m/s = 621.37 mph

Volume

 1 cubic cm (cm3) = 0.061 cubic inches