Metric converter

Conversions between different units of measurement (length, mass, etc.) can be performed.

<Example>

Convert 40 feet to metres.

1.Press m42to access the Metric converter.

2.Use {}to select ‘Converter [length2]’.

3.Input ‘40’. You may input a simple formula, such as ‘25 + 15 =’, instead.

4.Press ]. The value in feet is converted to the metric value.

•Press [to convert from the metric value to feet. In this case, the given value ‘40’ will be taken as the metric value to be converted to feet.

•The and arrows on the screen indicate the direction of conversion.

•To initiate conversion of a different value, just enter the value to be converted, or press !to clear the value in the input field prior to entering the new conversion.

•Use the }or {key to select one of the other Metric converters.

•Press fto return to the Converter menu.

Units capable of being converted

The following conversion formulae can be utilised.

length1:

inch

⇔ cm

length2:

feet

⇔ m

length3:

yard

⇔ m

length4:

mile

⇔ km

weight1:

ounce

⇔ g

weight2:

pound

⇔ kg

temperature:

°F

⇔ °C

volume:

pint

⇔ litre

surface area1:

mile2 ⇔ km2

surface area2:

acre

⇔ hectare

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Sharp PW-E500 operation manual Metric converter, Units capable of being converted