Common logistics conversions
International shipping documents and tariffs use different measurement systems. This tool gathers the most needed conversions in one place.
Weight
- 1 kg = 2.20462 lb
- Metric ton = 1,000 kg
- Short ton = 907.185 kg
- Long ton = 1,016.05 kg
Length, speed and volume
- 1 in = 2.54 cm; 1 ft = 30.48 cm
- 1 nautical mile = 1.852 km; 1 mile = 1.609 km
- 1 knot = 1.852 km/h
- 1 US gallon = 3.785 L
Temperature
°F = °C × 9/5 + 32
Examples
- 100 kg × 2.20462 = 220.462 lb
- 40 ft × 30.48 = 1,219.2 cm
- 20 °C × 9/5 + 32 = 68 °F
Confusing a short ton with a metric ton causes a deviation of up to about 10%, so check which ton a document uses.
Freight quotes, bills of lading and customs documents can use different units. Round converted values when needed for planning, but never alter the figure printed on an official document.
