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BeerSmith supports automatic unit conversion in almost any field. This means, for example, that you can enter a unit descriptor after any number and BeerSmith will automatically convert the unit for you when you hit the tab key. For example entering "56 C" into a temperature field that defaults to degrees F will automatically convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

You can even enter compound entries in certain situations such as entering "5 lb 3 oz" into a weight field which will correctly be converted to the current weight units.

Finally you can do simple math in any field - for example entering "3/5" into a field will correctly convert to "0.60" when you hit tab.

This applies to all fields that use standard weight, volume, temperature, gravity, color or pressure units. The only exception is certain advanced options which use fixed units.

See Also: Unit Options

Converting Units Within a Field

o	Enter the number followed by the units and then hit the tab key - for example entering "5 kg" into a weight field will convert to native units (pounds for example) once you hit the tab key.

Performing Simple Math Within a Field

o	Enter the math expression into any field and hit the tab key. For example "3*2.4" will calculate the product of 3 and 2.4.

o	BeerSmith supports the four basic math operations (+, -, / and *) as well as parenthesis to group expressions