Appendix C

Metric Conversions

This appendix lists some typical means of converting quantities
in the English system into values in the metric system (and vice versa).
Tables C-1 through C-6 list the typical multiplying factor for various
units. However, temperature conversions require specific formulas. These
formulas follow:

1. To convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, use one of the
   following formulas:

5
°C = — (°F – 32°)
9
or
°F – 32°
°C = ———
1.8

2. To change degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit, use one of the
   following formulas:

9
°F = — (°C) + 32°)
5
or
°F = 1.8 (°C) + 32°

3. Degrees Celsius may be converted to Kelvins by using:

°C = K – 273.16°

4. Kelvins can be converted to degrees Celsius by simply changing the
   formula in Step 3 to:

K = °C + 273.16°

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