Description
This plugin detects units of measurement (e.g. “10 lbs”) and will add the metric or non-metric equivalent (e.g. “4.5 kilograms”). The converted measurement can be added in several ways:
as a mouse-over, or
in brackets after the original measurement, e.g. “10 lbs (4.5 kilograms)”.
It is useful if you use lots of measurements and are writing for an international audience.
Currently Supported Conversions
Celsius Fahrenheit
Centimetres inches
Grams ounces
Kilograms pounds
Kilometres miles
Kilojoules (food) calories
Litres gallons
Metres feet
Millilitres fluid ounces
Note that these non-metric units are in US customary units.
Bugs
Converted measurements will always be written in their canonical/long name, e.g. ‘kilograms’ instead of ‘kg’.
Cannot handle quoted aliases (e.g. 5′ or 9″) or composite measurements, e.g. 5’9″.
To report any bugs please do so from the plugin homepage.
Plans
An options page to configure various aspects of the plugin.
Auto-detection for which measurement abbreviation to use for the converted unit (lbs -> kg, pounds -> kilograms).
An option to use Imperial measurements as distinct from US customary units.