How to Convert Imperial to Metric

Conversion is simply a matter of multiplying by the right number.

Follow these steps:

1. Find the right conversion number (see Metric - Imperial Conversion Charts)

2. Multiply.

3. If the answer is in the thousands or millions (or thousandths or millionths), then drop the zeros and use the right prefix (see Metric Numbers)

Example 1

What is 2,000 yards in Metric?

1. In the chart it shows that 1 yd = 0.9144 m (metres)
2. Multiply 2,000 x 0.9144 = 1,829 m
3. 1,829 m would be better expressed as 1.829 km (kilometres)

Example 2

What is 50 cubic foot in Metric?

1. In the chart it shows that 1 cu foot = 0.0283 m³ (cubic metres)
2. Multiply 50 x 0.0283 = 1.415 m³
3. Looks Good !