The Calculating Google Search Engine

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The Calculating Google Search Engine

by LT
(Ventura, CA)

We've Come a Long Way, Baby!

I like to use Google for doing metric conversions. In fact, it's not only great for metric conversions, but also currency conversions and as a calculator. It really is a "hidden" feature of Google many people don't know about. Just go to http://www.google.com and try typing these in and click "Search":

For unit conversion:
5 lbs in kg
8 fluid ounces in liters

For currency conversions:
1 us dollar in thai baht
7 euros in dollars

For calculations:
8 * 2
7 + 12

When you click "Search", Google is able to figure out (through some use of fuzzy logic, I'm sure) you want a conversion or calculation and returns this to you. Am I the only geek who thinks this is cool?

Barry's Response - Handy for sure. The calculating Google search engine may well do it ALL for you in the future.

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Apr 16, 2009
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Helpful
by: Callie

Thanks for this article. I thought it was some really helpful new information about google. It made me want to explore some other areas of the site about weather.

Apr 16, 2009
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Hasn't the conversion utility been online forever now?
by: Anonymous

Maybe it's just me, but I remember this utility being part of google for years now? I agree with you that most users don't know that it's there but lets look at how large the percentage of americans can't read. It's depressing.

Apr 16, 2009
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Good Information!!
by: vsgunnam

This has provided a good information about a new service offered by Google. This will prompt you to go to this site`s article about Metric Conversions at http://www.stuffintheair.com/metric-conversion.html. I would like to explore the site to know about Global warming and Upper atmosphere!

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