Template:Convert/new/doc/FAQ
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 | Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the corresponding page Template:Convert. They address concerns, questions, and misconceptions which have repeatedly arisen on the talk page. Please update this material when needed. |
Most common questions
- Q: When using {{convert}} why does the answer sometimes seem a bit off?
- A: This template takes into account the precision of the supplied value and generally rounds the output to the same level of precision. If you need to change from the default output precision, see rounding.
- Note: This can cause whole numbers that end in one or more zeroes to be converted less accurately than expected.
- Q: What are all the possible units (kg, lb, m, cm, ft, in, °C, °F, km, mi, nmi, mph, km/h, and so on)?
- A: See Help:Convert units for an introduction and Module:Convert/documentation/conversion data for the complete list.
- Q: I've been using Convert for some time and am pretty comfortable with its basic features. Does it have other features which it would be worth my while to learn about?
- A: Almost certainly. Start with Help:Convert.
Showing words with conversions
edit- Q: Can a conversion say "million" rather than use zeroes "000,000"?
- A: Yes, see million.
- Q: How can extra text be displayed?
- A: See extra words.
- Q: How can numbers be spelled-out in words?
- A: See spell out numbers.
Changing the format
edit- Q: How can we reverse the order of input and output units?
- A: See flipping (reordering).
- Q: How can we show just the number or just the unit?
- A: See displaying parts of a conversion.
Creating a new unit
edit- Q: The unit I need is not in the list so can I create a new unit for it?
- A: Yes, a new unit can be added at Module:Convert/extra. It would generally be better to first propose the addition of a new unit at Template talk:Convert.
See also
edit- Template talk:Convert – discussions about {{convert}}