How to convert various unit measurements in cells in Excel?
Converting between different units of measurement in Excel, like meters to yards or pounds to ounces, is a common requirement. This article will guide you through some clever techniques to quickly and accurately perform unit conversions directly within your Excel cells, simplifying your data analysis and reporting tasks.
- Convert between various unit measurements in Excel with the Convert function
- Convert between various unit measurements in Excel with Kutools for Excel
Comparison of Methods for Converting Units in Excel
Excel provides a built-in CONVERT function for changing values from one measurement unit to another, while Kutools for Excel offers a dedicated Unit Conversion tool with a graphical interface. The following table compares the two methods introduced in this article.
| Feature | Excel CONVERT Function | Kutools Unit Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Convert between measurement units | ✔ | ✔ |
| Batch convert a selected range | Requires filling formulas across the range | ✔ |
| Requires formulas | ✔ | ✘ |
| Requires exact unit abbreviations | ✔ | ✘ |
| Select units from a list | ✘ | ✔ |
| Preview conversion results before applying | ✘ | ✔ |
| Keep original values and add converted results as comments | ✘ | ✔ |
| Supported unit categories | Depends on supported CONVERT unit codes | Angle, Bits & Bytes, Distance, Energy, Force, Source, Volume, Mass, Liquid, Time, Temperature, and more |
| Setup process | Enter a CONVERT formula with the correct source and destination unit codes, then fill it across the required range | Select the range, choose the unit category and source/target units, preview the result, then click OK or Apply |
| Best for | Users familiar with unit codes and Excel formulas | Quick batch conversions without remembering formulas or unit abbreviations |
| Ease of use | Moderate | Very easy |
Convert between various unit measurements in Excel with the Convert function
Using the Convert function to convert one unit measurement to another unit measurement in Excel, it’s a little complicated.
Step 1: Enter the formula below in a blank cell, and press the Enter key. In this case, we enter it in Cell E1. Then you will see the 212 meters converted to 231.846 yards and fill the Cell E1.
=CONVERT(A1,"m","yd")
Step 2: Select the Range of E1: G5, which contains the same size as A1:C5.
Step 3: Click the Home > File > Down / Right.
Then you will see the unit measurement of all data in A1:C5 is converted to yard, and fill the E1:G5.
Convert between various unit measurements in Excel with Kutools for Excel
For most starter users of Microsoft Excel, it's hard to remember the exact shortening of all measurements, and might have problems applying the Convert function. Kutools for Excel's Unit Conversion tools can convert between various unit measurements quickly.
Step 1: Select a range you want to work with.
Step 2: Click the Kutools > Content > Unit Conversion.
Step 3. Specify the unit style in the drop-down box of Unit, and then select the source unit in the left box, and the converted unit in the right box, and you will see the result in the Preview box. See screenshot:
Step 4. Click Ok or Apply.
Then you will see the measurement of all data in A1:C5 is converted to yard, and fill the selected Result range.
- If you want to keep the source unit in the cells and show results in the comment, you can check Add results as a comment.
- Kutools for Excel's Unit Conversion tool can quickly convert measurements from one unit to another in your Excel, including Angle, Bits bytes, Distance, Energy, Force, Source, Volume, Mass, Liquid, Time, and Temperature. Click to learn about this Unit Conversion feature.
- Kutools for Excel: with more than 300 handy Excel add-ins, free to try with no limitation in 30 days. Get Kutools for Excel Now!
Conclusion
Excel's CONVERT function is a useful built-in option for converting measurements such as meters to yards or pounds to other supported units. However, users must know the correct unit abbreviations and enter the formula manually, then fill it across the required range for batch conversion.
Kutools for Excel's Unit Conversion provides a more convenient workflow by letting users choose the measurement category and source and destination units from lists. It can batch-convert a selected range, preview the results before applying them, and even keep the original values while adding the converted results as comments. This makes it the easier option for frequent or varied unit conversions, especially when users do not want to memorize Excel's unit codes.
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