Metric converter – Sharp Electronic Dictionary PW-E550 User Manual
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Metric converter
Conversions between different units of measurement (length, mass, etc.) can be
performed.
<Example>
Convert 40 feet to meters.
1. Press
m 4 2 to access the Metric converter.
2. Use
{ } to select ‘Converter
[length2]’.
3. Input ‘40’. You may input a simple formula, such as ‘25 + 15 =’, instead.
4. Press
]. The value in feet is converted to the metric value.
• Press
[ to convert from the metric value to feet. In this case, the given value
‘40’ will be taken as the metric value to be converted to feet.
• The
and
arrows on the screen indicate the direction of conversion.
• To initiate conversion of a different value, just enter the value to be converted,
or press
! to clear the value in the input field prior to entering the new
conversion.
• Use the
} or { key to select one of the other Metric converters.
• Press
f to return to the Converter menu.
Units capable of being converted
The following conversion formulae can be utilised.
length1:
inch ⇔ cm
length2:
feet ⇔ m
length3:
yard ⇔ m
length4:
mile ⇔ km
weight1:
ounce ⇔ g
weight2:
pound ⇔ kg
temperature:
°F ⇔ °C
volume1:
pint ⇔ liter
volume2:
gallon(US) ⇔ liter
volume3:
gallon(UK) ⇔ liter
surface area1:
mile
2
⇔ km
2
surface area2:
acre ⇔ hectare