This function converts a number from one measurement system to its equivalent in another measurement system.
CONVERT(number,from-unit,to-unit)
This function has these arguments:
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Numeric value to convert |
| from-unit | Convertible units (see table below) of numeric value to convert |
| to-unit | Convertible units (see table below) of desired result |
In this context a measurement system is a set of units for different types of measurements. This function converts a number with one set of units to a number in different set of units.
An error value is returned if the convertible units (from-unit and to-unit) are invalid or are from different categories of unit types (different tables below).
The following tables list the convertible units by their unit type:
| Weight and Mass Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Gram | "g" |
| Slug | "sg" |
| Pound Mass | "lbm" |
| U | "u" |
| Ounce Mass | "ozm" |
| Distance Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Meter | "m" |
| Statute mile | "mi" |
| Nautical mile | "Nmi" |
| Inch | "in" |
| Foot | "ft" |
| Yard | "yd" |
| Angstrom | "ang" |
| Pica (1/72 in.) | "Pica" |
| Time Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Year | "yr" |
| Day | "day" |
| Hour | "hr" |
| Minute | "mn" |
| Second | "sec" |
| Pressure Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Pascal | "Pa" |
| Atmosphere | "atm" |
| mm of Mercury | "mmHg" |
| Force Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Newton | "N" |
| Dyne | "dyn" |
| Pound force | "lbf" |
| Energy Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Joule | "J" |
| Erg | "e" |
| Thermodynamic calorie | "c" |
| IT calorie | "cal" |
| Electron volt | "eV" |
| Horsepower-hour | "Hph" |
| Watt-hour | "Wh" |
| Foot-pound | "flb" |
| BTU | "BTU" |
| Power Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | "HP" |
| Watt | "W" |
| Magnetism Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Tesla | "T" |
| Gauss | "ga" |
| Temperature Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Degree Celsius | "C" |
| Degree Fahrenheit | "F" |
| Degree Kelvin | "K" |
| Liquid Measure Unit Type | Convertible Units |
|---|---|
| Teaspoon | "tsp" |
| Tablespoon | "tbs" |
| Fluid ounce | "oz" |
| Cup | "cup" |
| U.S. pint | "pt" |
| U.K. pint | "uk_pt" |
| Quart | "qt" |
| Gallon | "gal" |
| Liter | "l" |
Accepts numeric and string data. Returns numeric data.
CONVERT(68,"F","C")
This function is available in product version 2.0 or later.
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