Universal Unit Converter

Historical Systems: Throughout history, various measurement systems were developed independently in different regions. Examples include the Egyptian cubit, Roman mile, Chinese chi, and Indian hasta. These systems were often based on body parts, agricultural measurements, or local customs, leading to significant variations between regions.

Imperial System: Originated from British units that were standardized in 1824. This system spread throughout the British Empire and is still used in some countries like the United States for everyday measurements. It includes units like inches, feet, pounds, and gallons.

Metric System: Developed during the French Revolution in the late 18th century, it was designed to be a universal, decimal-based system. The International System of Units (SI) is the modern form of the metric system, which is now the global standard for scientific and international trade measurements.

Modern Standardization: Today, most countries have officially adopted the metric system, though some still use imperial units in daily life. The SI system defines seven base units: meter (length), kilogram (mass), second (time), ampere (electric current), kelvin (temperature), mole (amount of substance), and candela (luminous intensity).