User Guide

The Unit Converter Assistant (Figure 3.6) opens.
Figure 3.6: Unit Converter Assistant
To perform a conversion:
1. In the Value text field, enter the numeric value to convert.
2. In the Dimension drop-down list, select the dimensions of the unit.
3. From the From and To menus, select the original unit and the unit to
which to convert.
4. Click Insert.
Maple inserts the corresponding convert/units command into the document.
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Important: Using the Unit Converter, you can convert temperatures and
temperature changes.
• To perform a temperature conversion, in the Dimension drop-down list,
select temperature(absolute).
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