Scale Converter

About This Tool

Overview: The Scale Converter interprets a numeric value as originating from a source scale and outputs the equivalent value on a target scale. It supports standard temperature pairs (C–F, C–K, F–K) and any user-defined linear relation specified by a slope and intercept. The tool is intended for analysts, engineers, scientists, and students who need consistent cross-scale data without external references or ad hoc calculations.\n\nPrinciples of operation: For standard scales, the tool applies established formulas: F = C × 9/5 + 32; C = (F − 32) × 5/9; and conversions to/from Kelvin. For custom scales, it uses y = a×x + b, where a and b map x on the source scale to y on the target scale. Input validation ensures numeric value and recognized units.\n\nAudience and value: Researchers, technicians, and educators gain accuracy, reproducibility, and speed. The approach minimizes misinterpretation when datasets are combined or compared, reduces manual errors, and supports documentation-friendly results with explicit unit labeling and consistent precision.\n\nCore features: required inputs are value, from_unit, to_unit; optional precision. Outputs include converted_value and final_unit, formatted to the specified precision. Edge cases and defaults are defined: unknown units trigger errors; non-linear mappings are unsupported; missing inputs produce validation errors.

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