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Universal unit converter for cannabis growers

Measurement conversion tables for growers

This comprehensive converter provides conversions for length, area, volume, weight, temperature, and other metrics essential for growers. It is designed to help seamlessly transition between metric and imperial units while ensuring precision in various cultivation activities.

Length conversion table

Metric Imperial Conversions
1 milimetre
(mm)
0.039
inches (in)
Convert × 0.039
Revert ÷ 0.039
1 centimetre
(cm)
0.394 inches (in) Convert × 0.394
Revert ÷ 0.394
1 metre
(m)
39.37
inches (in)
Convert × 39.37
or 3.281
3.281
foot (ft)
Revert ÷ 39.37
or 3.281
1 kilometre
(km)
0.621 miles (mi) Convert × 0.621
Revert ÷ 0.621
1 inch
(in)
25.4
millimetres (mm)
Convert × 25.4
Revert ÷ 25.4
1 foot
(ft)
30.48
centimetres (cm)
Convert × 30.48
Revert ÷ 30.48
1 mile
(mi)
1.609
kilometres (km)
Convert × 1.609
Revert ÷ 1.609

Area conversion table

Metric Imperial Conversions
1 square centimetre
(cm²)
0.155
squareinches (in²)
Convert × 0.155
Revert ÷ 0.155
1 square metre
(m²)
10.764
square feet (ft²)
Convert × 10.764
Revert ÷ 10.764
1 hectare
(ha)
2.471
acres
Convert × 2.471
Revert ÷ 2.471
1 square kilometre
(km²)
0.386
square miles (mi²)
Convert × 0.386
Revert ÷ 0.386
1 square inch
(in²)
6.452
square centimetres (cm²)
Convert × 6.452
Revert ÷ 6.452
1 square foot
(ft²)
0.093
square metres (m²)
Convert × 0.093
Revert ÷ 0.093
1 acre 0.405
hectares (ha)
Convert × 0.405
Revert ÷ 0.405

Volume conversion table

Metric Imperial Conversions
1 millilitre
(mL)
0.034
fluid ounces (fl oz)
Convert × 0.034
Revert ÷ 0.034
1 litre
(L)
1.057
quarts (qt)
Convert × 1.057
or 0.264
0.264
gallons
Revert ÷ 1.057
or 0.264
1 cubic metre
(m³)
35.315
cubic feet (ft³)
Convert × 35.315
Revert ÷ 35.315
1 fluid ounce
(fl oz)
29.573
millilitres (mL)
Convert × 29.573
Revert ÷ 29.573
1 quart
(qt)
0.946
litres (L)
Convert × 0.946
Revert ÷ 0.946
1 gallon
(gal)
3.785
litres (L)
Convert × 3.785
Revert ÷ 3.785

Weight conversion table

Metric Imperial Conversions
1 milligram
(mg)
0.015
grains
Convert × 0.015
Revert ÷ 0.015
1 gram
(g)
0.035
ounces (oz)
Convert × 0.035
Revert ÷ 0.035
1 kilogram
(kg)
2.205 pounds (lb) Convert × 2.205
Revert ÷ 2.205
1 metric tonne
(t)
2204.62
pounds (lb),
1.102
US tons
Convert × 2204.62
or 1.102
Revert ÷ 2204.62
or 1.102
1 grain 64.798
milligrams (mg)
Convert × 64.798
Revert ÷ 64.798
1 ounce
(oz)
28.35
grams (g)
Convert × 28.35
Revert ÷ 28.35
1 pound
(lb)
0.454
kilograms (kg)
Convert × 0.454
Revert ÷ 0.454

Lighting metric conversion table

Metric Conversion to common units
1 watt (W) 3.412 BTU/hr Useful for heat load calculations.
1 lumen (lm) 0.001496 µmol/m²/s (approx.) General conversion for LED light outputs.
1 foot-candle (fc) 10.764 lux Multiply by 10.764 for lux.

Temperature conversion table

cale Conversion formula Reverse formula
°C to °F °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32 °C = (°F – 32) × 5/9
°C to Kelvin K = °C + 273.15 °C = K – 273.15

Critical units for Cannabis cultivation

Category Metric Info
Light µmol/m²/s (PPFD) Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density measures usable light intensity for photosynthesis.
nm (nanometres) Wavelength of light, critical for blue (400–500 nm) and red (600–700 nm) spectrums.
Kelvin (K) Colour temperature of light (e.g., 3000K = warm; 6500K = cool).
Lumens (lm) Measures perceived brightness
Foot-Candles (fc) (1 fc = 10.764 lux).
Temperature Celsius (°C) °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32;
Fahrenheit (°F) °C = (°F – 32) × 5/9.
Kelvin (K) Absolute temperature, used for advanced climate studies.
Humidity (%RH) Related Humidity Percentage of moisture in the air relative to its temperature.
Dew Point (°C/°F) Temperature at which air becomes saturated, forming condensation.
VPD (kPa) A combined measure of temperature and RH; critical for transpiration management.
Air Circulation CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) Measures airflow; key for ventilation systems.
CO₂ levels ppm (Parts Per Million) Measures concentration of carbon dioxide; optimal range is 1200–1500 ppm.
µL/L Equivalent to ppm; used in more precise applications.
Electrical Conductivity mS/cm (milliSiemens per cm) Measures nutrient concentration in water.
µS/cm (micro Siemens per cm) 1 mS/cm = 1000 µS/cm.
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) TDS derived from EC with conversion factors (500, 640, or 700 scales) in ppm.
Water pH pH (Potential of Hydrogen) Scale of acidity/alkalinity; ideal range for cannabis:
Soil 6.2–6.8; coco 5.8–6.2; and hydroponics 5.5–6.2.
Volume Litres (L) 1 L = 0.264 gal
Gallons (gal 1 gal = 3.785 L.
Millilitres (mL) 1 mL = 0.034 fl oz;
Fluid Ounces(fl oz) 1 fl oz = 29.573 ml.
Cubic Metres (m³) 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³;
Cubic Feet (ft³) 1 ft³ = 0.028 m³.
Weight Grams (g) 1 g = 0.035 oz;
Ounces (oz) 1 oz = 28.35 g.
Kilograms (kg) 1 kg = 2.205 lb;
Pounds (lb) 1 lb = 0.454 kg.
Nutrients ppm (Parts Per Million) Concentration of nutrients in water; derived from EC measurements.
N-P-K Ratio Percentage ratio of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) in fertilisers.
Pressure Kilopascals (kPa) 1 kPa = 0.145PSI;
PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) used in irrigation and environmental control systems.
Automation Units Hz (Hertz) Frequency of electrical systems in grow equipment.
Ampers (A) Measures electrical current in circuits.
Watts (W) Power consumption of equipment; key for calculating energy costs.

ppm to EC conversion table

EC (mS/cm) 500 (ppm) 640 (ppm) 700 (ppm)
0.1 50 64 70
0.2 100 128 140
0.4 200 256 280
0.6 300 384 420
0.8 400 512 560
1.0 500 640 700
1.2 600 768 840
1.4 700 896 980
1.6 800 1024 1120
1.8 900 1152 1260
2.0 1000 1280 1400
2.4 1200 1536 1680
3.0 1500 1920 2100

Advanced unit summary for grow operations

Metric Unit
Lighting PPFD (µmol/m²/s), Lux, PAR Essential for photosynthetic efficiency.
Weight Kilograms (kg), Pounds (lb),Ounces (oz) Used for yield and nutrient measurements.
Volume Litres (L),
Gallons (gal)
For water and nutrient solutions.
Pressure Kilopascals (kPa), Bar Key for irrigation and CO₂ systems.
Energy Kilowatt-hours (kWh), BTU/hr Relevant for energy consumption.
Flow rate Litres/min (L/min),
Gallons/min (gpm)
Irrigation system metrics.

Culinary conversions

Unit Metric Imperial Reverse conversion
1 mL 20 drops 0.202 tsp 1 tsp = 4.929 ml
1 tsp 100 drops 0.333 tbsp 1 tbsp = 14.787 ml
1 tbsp 300 drops 0.5 fl oz 1 fl oz = 29.573 ml
1 cup 48 tbsp 8 fl oz 1 cup = 236.588 ml

Quick Reference for Volume

tsp tbsp ml cups fl oz
1 tsp 0.333 tbsp 4.929 ml 0.021 cups 0.166 fl oz
3 tsp 1 tbsp 14.787 ml 0.063 cups 0.5 fl oz
48 tsp 16 tbsp 236.588 ml 1 cup 8 fl oz
Useful Tips

  1. Always have a thermometre, hygrometre, and pH metre available.
  2. Precision in measurement can make the difference between success and failure in a grow.
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