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convert/metric - convert to metric units
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Calling Sequence
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convert( expr, metric, imp/US );
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Parameters
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expr
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any expression (dependent on ``form'')
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metric
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an unevaluated name
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imp/US
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unevaluated names
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Description
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Important: The convert/metric conversion routine has been deprecated. Use the superseding Units package instead.
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convert( expr, metric ); will convert imperial measurements to metric measurements.
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If a third parameter, imp or US, appears the measures specified will be taken to be imperial or U.S., respectively.
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The following units are known to the convert function when it is called to convert from a non-metric expression to a metric one.
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acre
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acres
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bu
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bushel
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bushels
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chain
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chains
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cm
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cord
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cords
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feet
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foot
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ft
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furlong
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furlongs
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gal
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gallon
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gallons
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Gals
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gill
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gills
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gr
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hr
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ins
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inch
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inches
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kg
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km
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Lb
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lbs
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light_year
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light_years
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mi
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Mile
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miles
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MPG
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MPH
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ounce
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Ounces
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oz
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Ozs
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pint
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pints
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pole
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poles
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pound
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pounds
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quart
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quarts
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yard
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yards
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yd
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yds
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Examples
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Important: The convert/metric conversion routine has been deprecated. Use the superseding Units package instead.
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