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measurements (version 1.5.1)

conv_unit_options: Unit of Measurement Conversion Options

Description

Shows what units of measurement can be converted with the function conv_unit.

Usage

conv_unit_options

Arguments

Format

A list with all units available for conversion using conv_unit.

Author

Matthew A. Birk, matthewabirk@gmail.com

Details

Duration

Years are defined as 365.25 days and months are defined as 1/12 a year.

Coordinate

Values must be entered as a string with one space between subunits (e.g. 70° 33’ 11” = "70 33 11").

Energy

cal is a thermochemical calorie (4.184 J) and Cal is 1000 cal (kcal or 4184 J).

Mass

All non-metric units are based on the avoirdupois system.

Power

hp is mechanical horsepower, or 745.69 W.

Pressure

cmH2O is defined at 4 °C.

Pressure

inH2O is defined at 60 °F.

Speed

mach is calculated at sea level at 15 °C.

See Also

conv_unit

Examples

Run this code
conv_unit_options
conv_unit_options$pressure

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