Template:Convert/doc

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Not to be confused with Template:docsub.

Shortcut {{cvt}}

The {{convert}} calculates the value of a measurement in one unit from the value of another unit and presents a formatted result. The result can be rounded.

Usage

• Basic usage: {{convert|1|2}}
• Full usage: {{convert|1|2|3}}

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Type	Status	Notes
1	Measurement value	Numeric	Required	May be formatted or unformatted
2	Measurement unit	String	Required	Use the unit code from supported units below
3	Rounding	Numeric	Optional	Defaults to the nearest integer. Setting a positive number adds decimal places. Setting a negative number rounds to the left of the decimal point (e.g., tens, hundreds, thousands, etc.).

Supported units

Unit	Unit code	Calculated unit	Sample default result
kilometer	km	mile	10 km (6 mi)