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<\/p>\nThe Linux command ‘units’ may or may not be installed on your system. If not, if you use synaptic or apt, type (at the prompt)<\/p>\n
sudo apt-get install units<\/p>\n
or equiviliant for other distributions. Then type in the word “units” and play around. Here are a few sample outputs:<\/p>\n
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The program is a little clunky. You have to know the specific codes for each type of measurement, though ‘units’ will figure out what you mean sometimes. To exit, type ctrl-D. There is a way to use this utility in a script. That and other details are found in the manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Linux command ‘units’ may or may not be installed on your system. If not, if you use synaptic or apt, type (at the prompt) sudo apt-get install units or equiviliant for other distributions. Then type in the word “units” and play around. Here are a few sample outputs: The program is a little clunky. … Continue reading Command line unit conversion<\/span>