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Unit Converter

ruszabarovruszabarov1k downloads

Converts units right in your Markdown files.

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This plugin allows you to seamlessly convert units directly within your Obsidian notes, making it easier to work with data across various systems and contexts without leaving your markdown editor.

Basic Syntax

Use the following syntax within your notes to perform inline conversion: [<value><source unit>|<target unit>]

Example

obsidian-unit-converter

Features

  • Autosuggest
  • Convert units command
  • Custom units

Autosuggest

The plugin will automatically suggest relevant units. This option can be disabled in settings.

autosuggest example

Convert units command

You can open a modal to perform a unit conversion. This is mostly done to improve the mobile experience.

convert units command example

Custom units

You can add custom units in settings. Each custom unit belongs to an existing measure and is defined as a positive factor of a built-in anchor unit.

Supported Units

Length: mm, cm, m, km, in, yd, ft-us, ft, mi

Area: mm2, cm2, m2, ha, km2, in2, yd2, ft2, ac, mi2

Mass: mcg, mg, g, kg, mt, oz, lb, t

Volume: mm3, cm3, ml, cl, dl, l, kl, m3, km3, krm, tsk, msk, kkp, glas, kanna, tsp, Tbs, in3, fl-oz, cup, pnt, qt, gal, ft3, yd3

Volume Flow Rate: mm3/s, cm3/s, ml/s, cl/s, dl/s, l/s, l/min, l/h, kl/s, kl/min, kl/h, m3/s, m3/min, m3/h, km3/s, tsp/s, Tbs/s, in3/s, in3/min, in3/h, fl-oz/s, fl-oz/min, fl-oz/h, cup/s, pnt/s, pnt/min, pnt/h, qt/s, gal/s, gal/min, gal/h, ft3/s, ft3/min, ft3/h, yd3/s, yd3/min, yd3/h

Each: ea, dz

Temperature: C, K, F, R

Time: ns, mu, ms, s, min, h, d, week, month, year

Frequency: mHz, Hz, kHz, MHz, GHz, THz, rpm, deg/s, rad/s

Parts Per: ppm, ppb, ppt, ppq

Speed: m/s, km/h, m/h, knot, ft/s

Pace: min/km, s/m, min/mi, s/ft

Pressure: Pa, kPa, MPa, hPa, bar, torr, psi, ksi

Digital: b, Kb, Mb, Gb, Tb, B, KB, MB, GB, TB

Illuminance: lx, ft-cd

Voltage: V, mV, kV

Current: A, mA, kA

Power: W, mW, kW, MW, GW

Apparent Power: VA, mVA, kVA, MVA, GVA

Reactive Power: VAR, mVAR, kVAR, MVAR, GVAR

Energy: Wh, mWh, kWh, MWh, GWh, J, kJ

Reactive Energy: VARh, mVARh, kVARh, MVARh, GVARh

Angle: rad, deg, grad, arcmin, arcsec

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Convert units inline using [<value><source unit>|<target unit>] syntax and get instant results inside your notes. Use autosuggest for unit names and open a conversion modal for mobile; support dozens of units across length, area, mass, volume, temperature, time, pressure, energy, digital, and more.
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Details
Current version
1.7.0
Last updated
3 months ago
Created
2 years ago
Updates
16 releases
Downloads
1k
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.7.7+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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Author
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