Module:Convert/doc

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This module converts a value from one unit of measurement to another. For example:

{{convert|123|lb|kg}} → 123 pounds (56 kg)

The module is called using a template—parameters passed to the template are used by this module to control how a conversion is performed. For example, units can be abbreviated (like kg), or displayed as names (like kilogram), and the output value can be rounded to a specified precision. For usage information, see Help:Convert.

For documentation see wikipedia page wikipedia:Module:Convert