Sharp PW E550 PWE550 Operation Manual - Page 29

Metric converter Conversions between different units of measurement (length, mass, etc.) can be performed. Convert 40 feet to meters. 1. Press m 4 2 to access the Metric converter. 2. Use { } to select 'Converter [length2]'. 3. Input '40'.You may input a simple formula, such as '25 + 15 =', instead. 4. Press ]. The value in feet is converted to the metric value. • Press [ to convert from the metric value to feet. In this case, the given value '40' will be taken as the metric value to be converted to feet. • The and arrows on the screen indicate the direction of conversion. • To initiate conversion of a different value, just enter the value to be converted, or press ! to clear the value in the input field prior to entering the new conversion. • Use the } or { key to select one of the other Metric converters. • Press f to return to the Converter menu. Units capable of being converted The following conversion formulae can be utilised. length1: inch ⇔ cm length2: feet ⇔ m length3: yard ⇔ m length4: mile ⇔ km weight1: ounce ⇔ g weight2: pound ⇔ kg temperature: °F ⇔ °C volume1: pint ⇔ liter volume2: gallon(US) ⇔ liter volume3: gallon(UK) ⇔ liter surface area1: mile2 ⇔ km2 surface area2: acre ⇔ hectare 27