About UK Converter
Our Mission
UK Converter is dedicated to providing accurate, reliable, and easy-to-use conversion calculators for UK residents, businesses, and professionals. We understand how confusing energy units can be, especially when trying to verify bills or plan energy efficiency improvements.
Our mission is to make unit conversions accessible to everyone, free of charge, without complicated sign-ups or intrusive ads. We believe that everyone should have access to accurate conversion tools to help them make informed decisions about their energy usage and costs.
Why We Exist
The UK energy market uses different measurement units that can be confusing:
- Gas meters measure in cubic meters (m³) or cubic feet (ft³)
- Energy bills charge in kilowatt-hours (kWh)
- Heating systems rate in kilowatts (kW) or BTU
- Industrial applications use various specialized units
This confusion often leads to billing disputes, inefficient energy planning, and difficulty comparing energy options. UK Converter bridges this gap by providing instant, accurate conversions using official UK standards.
Our Values
What We Stand For
- Accuracy: We use official UK conversion factors and regularly verify our calculations
- Transparency: We show formulas and explain conversions clearly
- Privacy: We don't collect personal data or track your conversions
- Accessibility: Free forever, no sign-ups, no paywalls
- User-Friendly: Simple interfaces that work on all devices
- Education: We provide context and explanations, not just numbers
Who Uses UK Converter
Our conversion calculators serve a diverse range of users:
Homeowners & Tenants
Verify energy bills, track consumption, and plan energy-saving improvements.
Business Owners
Calculate commercial energy costs, verify supplier invoices, and optimize energy usage.
Energy Professionals
Engineers, consultants, and auditors use our tools for quick, reliable calculations.
Students & Educators
Learn about energy units, practice conversions, and understand real-world applications.
Landlords & Property Managers
Calculate tenant energy usage, split bills fairly, and manage multiple properties.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
All our conversion factors are based on official UK standards:
- Calorific Value: 39.5 MJ/m³ (10.55 kWh/m³) - UK standard for natural gas
- Correction Factor: 1.02264 for temperature and pressure adjustments
- Metric Conversions: Official SI unit conversions
- Energy Equivalents: Internationally recognized standards (ISO, IEC)
We regularly review and update our calculators to ensure they reflect current UK regulations and industry best practices.
Privacy & Data Protection
Your privacy is paramount:
- We don't collect personal information
- All calculations happen in your browser
- We don't store your conversion history
- No tracking cookies or third-party analytics
- GDPR compliant
Learn more in our Privacy Policy.
Get in Touch
We're always looking to improve our service. If you have suggestions, find errors, or need additional converters, please contact us.
UK Converter is built by users, for users. Your feedback helps us serve you better.