Length and Distance Conversions
Complete directory of tools for converting length units between the metric and imperial systems. Select the exact conversion you need below.
General Use Conversions
Technical and Precision Measurements
Single System Scales
Navigation and Aeronautics
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How Many Grams of Salt Are in a Teaspoon
A level teaspoon of common salt weighs between 5 and 6 grams, though the exact figure depends on the type of salt. Fine table salt is around 6 grams per teaspoon, while coarse or flaked salt weighs less because its crystals leave more air in between. If your recipe calls for “a teaspoon of salt”…
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How Many Grams of Brown Sugar Are in a Cup
A cup of brown sugar weighs 220 grams when packed tightly, and about 200 grams if measured loose, without pressing. This 20-gram difference isn’t a minor detail: in baking it can mean the difference between a moist, correct dough and one that’s too dry. Here are the exact figures and how to measure them properly….
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How Many Millimeters Is a 1/2 Inch Wrench
A 1/2 inch wrench measures exactly 12.7 millimeters. It’s the direct conversion of the imperial fraction (1/2 x 25.4 mm) and the figure you need if your wrench set is in inches but the bolt in front of you is metric, or vice versa. Let’s get straight to everything surrounding this measurement. 1/2 inch wrench…