Convert Units

Litres, Meters, and Kilograms – What Do They Mean?

Standardization of units is something we take for granted once we are accustomed to one system. Here are some handy tips and tools to help you understand Mexican units of value and measurement.

Metric Facts

• Q.1. What does the United States have in common with Burma and Liberia?

• A.1. According to Wikipedia, these are the only three nations not standardized on the Metric system.

• Q.2. About how long is a meter?

• A.2. A meter is about 39.4 inches long.

• Q.3. About how long is a kilometer?

• A.3. One mile equals 5,280 feet; by comparison, one kilometer equals about 3,218 feet. A kilometer is about 60% as long as a mile.

Unit Conversion Widget

Here is a handy interactive tool to convert metric to Imperial units, meters to inches, litres to gallons, nautical miles to miles, and more.

Units in the Galley

For handy tables with already converted units for use in your kitchen or galley see the food page. That page also has some handy translations for your next trip to the market.