units command

units converts from one type into another one

Typical usage: converting quantity

Installation
Usage

Introduction into units

The units command provides a command-line tool to convert between different types of units. This way you can quickly convert between two units without having to search online.

Examples include:

Currencies
Energy
Force
Length
Power
Temperature
Time

Installation

When units is not installed by default, it can be added to the system using the relevant software package.

Package information for units

Operating system	Package name	Installation
AlmaLinux	units	`dnf install units`
Debian	units	`apt install units`
Fedora	units	`dnf install units`
Red Hat Enterprise Linux	units	`dnf install units`
Rocky Linux	units	`dnf install units`
openSUSE	units	`zypper install units`
Ubuntu	units	`apt install units`

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Usage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the units command and its purpose?

The units command is a command-line tool to do a conversion between quantities and types

Which package provides the units command?

The command units is provided by the units package.

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