In the Units Conversion area of QuickCalc, you can obtain equivalent values for different units of measurement.

Unit conversions are available for length, area, volume, and angular values. Based on which unit type you select, you can then select a list of units to convert from and a list of units to convert to.

The Value to Convert box automatically displays the value from the Input box. You can also enter a different value. The results of the units conversion displays in the Converted Value box. You can paste this result to the Input box by clicking the QuickCalc icon in the Converted Value box.

Procedure

To convert units of measurement with QuickCalc

1. In the Units Conversion area, select a unit category on the Units Type list.
2. In the Convert From list, select the type of unit you are converting from.
3. In the Convert To list, select the type of unit you are converting to.
4. In the Value to Convert box, enter the value you want to convert. Press Enter.

   The converted value is displayed in the Converted Value box.

To copy a unit conversion result to the Input box of QuickCalc

• On the Units Conversion title bar, click the Return Conversion Value to Input Area button.

  The converted value is displayed in the Input box.

To convert radians to degrees using QuickCalc

1. On the Number Pad, enter a value in radians.
2. In the Scientific area, click the r2d button.
3. On the Number Pad, click the equal (=) sign.

   The conversion is displayed in the Input box.

To convert degrees to radians using QuickCalc

1. On the Number Pad, enter a value in degrees.
2. In the Scientific area, click the d2r button.
3. On the Number Pad, click the equal (=) sign.

   The conversion is displayed in the Input box.

Quick Reference

Commands

QUICKCALC

Opens the QuickCalc calculator.

QCCLOSE

Closes the QuickCalc calculator.