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CONVERT Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

CONVERT is an Excel Engineering function. Converts a number from one measurement unit to another.

CONVERT syntax

=CONVERT(number, from_unit, to_unit)

Arguments

When to use CONVERT

A specialized function used in scientific and engineering calculations rather than typical day-to-day business reporting.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the CONVERT function do in Excel?

Converts a number from one measurement unit to another.

What is the syntax of CONVERT in Excel?

The syntax is =CONVERT(number, from_unit, to_unit). number: A number to use in the calculation; from_unit: The unit to convert from; to_unit: The unit to convert to.

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