ConvertUnits Pro is a measurement unit conversions calculator containing many hundreds of metric/S.I., imperial, U.S., and other units in its database, most to 14 significant digit precision. New units can be added. Supports ft/in/fractions, scientific notation and control of significant digits. Can also convert currencies, clock times, and many physical constants. On-line info on the history and development of modern measurement systems.
ConvertUnits Pro 'Lite' is a fully functional measurement unit conversion program with an initial 25 conversion limit allowing access to any of the over 1500 units in the database. After this initial trial period, a reduced data set of 57 units will remain operational indefinitely.
ConvertUnits Pro 'Lite' is shareware that can be obtained from us or downloaded from various worldwide web shareware repositories, and can be upgraded to the full version by making payment of $30 by check or money order. We will then send you a unique I.D. code by fax or e-mail within approximately 24 hours of purchase, which you can use to enable the program to full status. ConvertUnits Pro™ 'Lite' download file is less than 500k (remember, the full database is built into the program).
If you find the shareware version useful but do not wish to upgrade to the full version, we ask for a $10 registration fee, payable by check or money order. If you decide to upgrade, you will be credited $15 for being so honest.
We encourage you to distribute ConvertUnits Pro™ 'Lite' as widely as you like!
ConvertUnits Pro™ is a powerful measurement conversion utility ideal for business, engineering, architecture, or for anyone needing to do measurement conversions of any type. ConvertUnits Pro™ is an excellent educational reference, with informative on-line discussion on the history and methodology of measurement, including a complete bibliography.
Some of our Customers include:
• Los Alamos National Research Laboratory (New Mexico)
• 1500 measurement units organized hierarchically in 100 "modes" (Length, Volume, Area, Force, Pressure, and many others) and nine "categories" (Basics, Electricity, Time, Unit Costs & Quantities, and Whimsy).
• Over 120,000 different conversions are possible.
• Commonly used compound units such as: "tons, pounds, and ounces", "hours, minutes, and seconds", and "feet, inches and fractions"
• 58 physical constants such as: "speed of light" and "gravitational acceleration"
• Convert clock times between any two of over 200 locations in the world, in standard or 24-hour format
• Trivia conversions in the "Whimsy" category, to answer such important questions as: "How many times higher is Mount Everest than the Washington Memorial?", or "How much would I weigh on Jupiter?"
• Currency conversions
• Significant figures vs. "calculator" display.
• U.S./English vs. International number formatting (commas vs. spaces).
• Scientific vs. standard notation.
• Record complete conversions (original value and unit name with converted value and unit name) in built-in journal, or save conversions to text files that can be opened and edited by most spreadsheets and word processors
• Compact view to show only units and values for repeat conversions for convenient cutting and pasting into open documents in other applications
• Customized conversion table generation
• Easily add and remove units from the database
• Store up to 30 often-used conversions in a pull-down menu for quick access.
• Comprehensive on-line help with insights on the history and methodology of measurement.
“...In all, it is a very useful program for anyone who deals with a variety of units, and would like a faster way of dealing with them than digging up that old copy of the Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.”
Henning Wulff, for MACSCITECH MAGAZINE
“...All told, ConvertUnits is scientifically complete and accurate. I haven't seen a better unit-conversion program for the Mac...”
Jerry Pournelle, BYTE MAGAZINE
"You can do some amazing unit conversions with this program.”
“…a desk accessory that is more fun than Crystal Quest."
MACINTOSH CONSTRUCTION FORUM
“It is a very handy utility if you are in design, engineering, business, research, education, school, or even if you have curious seven year olds who just have to know.” “All in all, it is a very impressive program, professionally done and extremely useful to the right people.”
