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Is the voltage drop in my 20 m cable still within limits? The voltage drop calculator checks compliance with the DIN VDE 0100-520 3% limit and shows the correct cable length.
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Which cable cross-section continuously carries 16 A when embedded in plaster? The cable sizing calculator determines the required cross-section per DIN VDE 0298-4, including installation correction factors.
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The umrechner.online team wishes you a healthy and successful 2026! Find out what's in store this year and how you can help shape our free calculators.
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The umrechner.online team wishes you a Merry Christmas! Discover our practical calculators for holiday cooking, baking, and family visits.
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We have expanded our platform: all converters and calculators are now available in 7 languages.
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Discover over 79 free online calculators and converters for everyday life, work, and hobbies. From unit conversion to practical calculators — precise, fast, and available in 5 languages.
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Why does red + green = yellow on a screen, but a muddy colour when painting? The colour mixing simulator shows both principles with a live preview and explains the difference.
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Everything sharp from 1 m to infinity — how is that done? The hyperfocal distance calculator shows the magic focus distance for any camera-lens-aperture combination.
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How many business cards or flyers fit on a B1 press sheet? The imposition calculator optimises sheet layout and shows how much paper and money you save by choosing the right orientation.
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Screen colour not reproducing correctly in print? The colour converter translates between RGB, CMYK, HEX, LAB, and spot colours — with an explanation of colour spaces and gamut limits.
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Tyre pressure in PSI, blood pressure in mmHg, hydraulic pressure in bar — the pressure converter handles all pressure units and explains what they mean for everyday life and engineering.
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Speed limit 130 km/h in mph for driving abroad, wind speed in m/s, or ship speed in knots — the speed converter switches between all units instantly.
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US recipe in cups, bathtub in litres, heating oil tank in m³ — the volume converter handles all units and makes recipes, container sizes, and international specifications directly comparable.
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How many football pitches fit in a hectare, and what is an acre? The area converter converts all area units — from mm² to km², and from metric to imperial.
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How large is a 2480×3508 pixel image when printed at 300 DPI? The pixel DPI calculator converts pixels to centimetres (and back) — essential before sending any print job.
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The time clock shows 7.83 h — but what time is that? The industrial minutes calculator converts decimal time to hours:minutes, essential for payroll and time tracking systems.
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VW Golf 110 PS or BMW M3 510 PS — how many kW is that? The kW to HP converter delivers both units instantly and explains the difference between metric and imperial horsepower.
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Sale, bulk discount, or tiered pricing — the discount calculator instantly shows what an item actually costs after the deduction and how much you save. Includes pitfalls of stacked discounts.
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Nm³/h or Nl/min — what does your flow meter or compressor data sheet show? This converter quickly and accurately converts all standardised gas flow units.
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What nominal size does a gas pipe need when the boiler and cooker are running simultaneously? The gas pipe sizing calculator determines the required DN size per DVGW TRGI.
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Which pipe is right for a heating circuit or a new drinking water line? The pipe sizing calculator determines the optimal internal diameter based on flow rate and flow velocity.
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How long does an 11 kg propane cylinder last on the grill, and what does a heating season cost with natural gas? The gas consumption calculator delivers accurate runtimes and cost estimates.
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Too little pressure at the gas burner or boiler? The pressure drop calculator checks using the Darcy-Weisbach equation whether your gas pipe is correctly sized — before the installer arrives.
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Normal cubic metres or operating cubic metres — which applies to your gas boiler? This calculator converts gas flow between standard and operating conditions, with calorific value calculation for natural gas.
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What cable cross-section is required for a 32 A EV wallbox or a 16 A cooker circuit? The cable sizing calculator determines the minimum cross-section per DIN VDE 0100 and checks the voltage drop.
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Calculate active, apparent, and reactive power. What is the power factor (cos φ) and why do industrial customers pay for reactive power? Includes single-phase and three-phase examples.
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Calculate magnetic energy and inductive reactance for a given inductance. Applications in switching power supplies, filters, and motors explained.
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Calculate capacitor charge, stored energy and discharge time constant. Applications in flash units, power supplies and motor starting.
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Calculate resistors in series and parallel. With a colour code decoder for resistor bands and practical examples from electronics.
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Convert time units quickly: seconds to hours, milliseconds to minutes, days to weeks. With the leap year special case and practical examples.
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Understand exchange rates and convert currencies – for travel, online shopping and international transfers. With tips on optimising currency exchange.
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Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and Kelvin – with the most important reference points and memory aids for everyday use and science.
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How does cooking time change when doubling or halving the quantity? Rules of thumb for roasting, baking and cooking – with tips on core temperature and oven types.
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Convert baking temperatures between conventional (top/bottom heat), fan/convection and gas marks. With a complete temperature table and tips for different baked goods.
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How do you scale a recipe from 4 to 6 or 10 servings? Adjust all ingredient quantities automatically – with special rules for baking recipes.
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Convert tyre pressure between bar, PSI and kPa. Correct values for cars, motorcycles, bicycles and SUVs – and what over- or under-inflation means.
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Calculate braking distance at different speeds – with reaction distance and total stopping distance. Why braking distance grows quadratically with speed.
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Calculate your daily requirements for protein, carbohydrates and fat – for muscle building, weight loss or maintenance. With calorie distribution breakdown.
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Calculate mixing ratios for 2-stroke fuel, paint dilution, fertiliser and chemicals. Explained using the mixing cross method and the ratio approach.
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Mixing concrete yourself – how much cement, sand and gravel for which strength class? With mixing ratios and quantity calculator for your project.
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Calculate electricity savings and payback time for LED bulbs. Comparison with incandescent and energy-saving bulbs – with real figures for your household.
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Calculate electricity costs for individual appliances: formula, annual consumption and savings potential. With reference values for fridge, washing machine, TV and heating.
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Calculate loan repayments for an annuity loan: monthly payment, amortisation schedule and total interest. For property, car and consumer loans with real numbers.
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Calculate compound interest: how does your capital grow at 3%, 5% or 7%? With final capital calculation, investment duration and comparison with and without compounding.
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Calculate the arithmetic mean, median and mode from a set of numbers. With an explanation of when each measure is the most useful.
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Calculate the perimeter of a circle, rectangle, triangle and square – with formulas and practical examples for fencing, borders, sports facilities and school assignments.
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Pythagoras a² + b² = c²: calculate the hypotenuse or a leg of a right triangle. With practical examples for roof pitches, ladders and distances.
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Calculate mechanical work W = F×s, potential energy E = mgh and kinetic energy E = ½mv². Guide with concrete examples from everyday physics and engineering.
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Calculate acceleration using a = (v₂−v₁)/t or a = F/m. Guide with concrete examples covering 0–100 sprints, braking distances and physics problems.
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Calculate force using Newton's second law: F = m × a. Guide with practical examples covering weight force, traction and braking for physics and engineering.
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Calculate the volume of a cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid and cone – with the correct formulas and practical examples for construction, DIY and school.
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Calculate your daily calorie needs: basal metabolic rate using Harris-Benedict × PAL factor. Guide with concrete examples for weight management and sports nutrition.
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Calculate petrol costs for any journey: distance × consumption × price. With a guide on measuring your own fuel consumption and calculating cost per kilometre.
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Calculate the area of a circle, rectangle, triangle and trapezoid – with the correct formulas and practical examples for home renovation, garden and trade.
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Calculate density using ρ = m/V: determine the mass, volume or density of any object. With practical examples on buoyancy, material testing and physics problems.
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Calculate speed from distance and time using v = s/t: unit conversion km/h ↔ m/s with concrete examples from everyday life and physics.
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Solve proportion problems: direct (more = more) or inverse (more = less) – step by step with everyday examples from cooking, work and travel.
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Percentage calculations made easy: all three basic types with formulas and everyday examples – from discount calculations to interest.
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Calculate VAT quickly: net to gross (19% or 7%) or the reverse. With an explanation of tax rates and real-world use cases.
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What's left of your gross salary? Calculate net pay with tax class, church tax, child allowance and federal state – updated for 2025.
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Calculate parcel weight and volumetric weight for all major carriers. Avoid expensive surprises when shipping.
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Calculate the weight of materials from volume and density. Includes a density table for metals, wood types, building materials and plastics.
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How much should you ideally weigh? The Broca formula, WHtR and BMI explained – differences, limitations and what really matters.
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Convert precious metal weights between grams, troy ounces and karats. For gold, silver and platinum – with gold content by karat marking.
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Convert American recipe measurements to ml and grams: cups, tablespoons, teaspoons. Includes ingredient-specific weight tables and key differences.
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Calculate storm distance from the gap between lightning and thunder – a guide with the formula, safety rules and practical examples for walkers and athletes.
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Convert steps to kilometers – a guide covering step length calculation, the 10,000-step goal and practical examples for accurate fitness tracking.
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Calculate calories burned walking and running – a guide with the MET formula, practical examples and a comparison of different speeds and body weights.
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Calculate and compare CO2 emissions for every mode of transport – a guide with emission factors, the RFI factor and practical examples for popular routes.
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Calculate pressure loss in pipes for heating and plumbing systems – a guide using the Darcy-Weisbach formula with practical examples for different pipe materials.
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Estimate driving distance from a straight-line measurement – a guide with detour factors for different terrain types and examples of well-known routes.
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Calculate fence length, number of posts and material requirements for any plot – a guide with practical examples for gardens, paddocks and driveways.
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Calculate the maximum cable length for safe electrical installations – a guide with the formula, DIN VDE 0100 and practical examples for sockets and wall boxes.
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Calculate tile quantities correctly – a guide covering wastage, packs needed and practical examples for bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms.
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Calculate the right amount of paint for any room – a guide covering coverage rates, tin sizes and practical examples for walls, ceilings and wood.
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Ohm's Law explained: calculate voltage, current, resistance and power – a guide with formulas, memory aids and concrete electronics examples.
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Calculate voltage drop in electrical cables to DIN VDE 0100 – a guide with the formula and practical examples for domestic and garden installations.
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Calculate wallpaper rolls for any room – a guide covering waste allowance, pattern repeat and practical examples for living rooms, bedrooms and hallways.
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Convert screen diagonals between inches and centimeters – with concrete TV and monitor sizes and recommendations for the right viewing distance.
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Convert sports distances between meters, kilometers, miles and yards – ideal for runners, cyclists and triathletes in training and competition.
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Convert nautical miles to kilometers and land miles – a guide with practical examples from sailing trips, shipping and aviation.
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Convert travel distances between kilometers and miles – perfect for US road trips, rental cars, navigation systems and international travel planning.
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Convert height between centimeters and feet/inches – ideal for US travel, dating apps, sports profiles and international documents.
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Convert lengths between meters, centimeters, feet, inches and miles – a guide with examples from construction projects, travel and sport.
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Convert weights between kilograms, pounds, ounces and stone – a practical guide with real-world examples from cooking, shipping and fitness.
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