tldr/pages/linux/units.md

units

Provide the conversion between two units of measure. Typing search {{text}} in the prompt will display a list of all of the units containing {{text}}. More information: https://www.gnu.org/software/units/units.html.

• Run in interactive mode:

units

• Show the conversion between two simple units:

units {{quarts}} {{tablespoons}}

• Convert between units with quantities:

units {{15 pounds}} {{kilograms}}

• Show the conversion between two compound units:

units "{{meters / second}}" "{{inches / hour}}"

• Show the conversion between units with different dimensions:

units "{{acres}}" "{{ft^2}}"