How To Use Convert

Follow the procedure below to use convert.

 

Step 1

Open the application convert.exe

Where can I find convert.exe?

 

Step 2

When the application begins you can select the type of unit you wish to convert, by clicking on the folder tabs.

eg. select speed

 

Step 3

Underneath the folder tabs there are two boxes. An input box where you highlight the unit you wish to change from and an output box where you highlight the unit you wish to change to.

eg. select input as kilometre/hour and output as metres/second

 

Step 4

At the bottom of the screen there are two rows. In the top row enter the input value. The resulting output value will be displayed below.

eg. an input of 100km/h gives an output of 27.777778m/s

Example use of convert, changing 100km/h into m/s

 

 

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