When
working in the fashion and textile industry, many situations exist when
we need to use some sort of conversion method. For example, when developing
a costing sheet in the United States, we may need to convert fabric weight
from kilos to pounds. If we are planning an international shipment
leaving from the United States, we may have to convert our carton measurements
from inches to centimeters in order to complete a proper packing list.
In addition, we may need to convert carton weights from pounds to kilos.
The Apparel Industry has many instances that require a method of conversion.
In this section of our website, we present a few tips to assist members
of our industry.
Does it bother you when one factory quotes a price
in Grams & another factory quotes the price in Ounces? Now you
have an easy way to convert grams to ounces.
Here is a good bit of knowledge...
To go from grams per square meter to ounces per square yard, you need to divide the number of grams/sq. meter that you have by 33.906. This will give you oz/sq. yd.
Also, there is a very easy way to convert centimeters into inches.
United States customary units are a system of measurements commonly used in the United States. The U.S. customary system developed from English units which were in use in the British Empire before American independence. Consequently most U.S. units are virtually identical to the British imperial units. However, the British system was overhauled in 1824, changing the definitions of some units used there, so several differences exist between the two systems.
The International System of Units (abbreviated SI from French: Le Système international d'unités) is the modern form of the metric system and is the world's most widely used system of measurement, used in both everyday commerce and science.
Learn about Math Conversions.
Below are a few helpful conversion websites:
Fixr: The Metrics International
System of Units: The International System of Units (SI) is a modernized
version of the metric system established by international agreement. The
metric system of measurement was developed during the French Revolution
and was first promoted in the U.S. by Thomas Jefferson. Its use was legalized
in the U.S. in 1866. In 1902, proposed congressional legislation requiring
the U.S. Government to use the metric system exclusively was defeated by
a single vote. Learn more at Fixr.
Metric Conversion in Java Script: The tools on this site include length, weight, and pressure conversion
calculators.
Metric Conversions:
The metric system originated in France in 1799 following the French
Revolution although decimal units had been used in many other countries
and cultures previously. Although there have been many different
measurements and the definitions of the units have been revised, the
official system of measurements of most countries is the modern form of
the metric system which is known as the "International System of Units".
NIST Handbook 44 - C - General Tables of Units of
Measurement
To improve the accuracy of measurements, enhance
consumer protection, foster fair competition, and facilitate economic
growth and trade through technical activities that promote uniformity in
national and international legal metrology laws, regulations, standards,
test procedures, and enforcement.
This tool is a ready reference of tables of units provided by the National
Institute of Standards & Technology.
Online Conversions
(clothing conversions)
Currency Converter (EasyUnitConverter): Currency Converter provides
today's live and historical currency exchange rates for free. All
currency conversion rates are the average of various bank exchange
rates.
Weight, Measures & Standards - US Code
15 - Commerce & Trade: The Weights and Measures Division
promotes uniformity in U.S. weights and measures laws, regulations, and
standards to achieve equity between buyers and sellers in the
marketplace.