Calculators/Weights/Dates/Conversions

NCWC Librarians recommend:

Dictionary of Units

http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/dictunit/dictunit.htm

Contains the history and definition of units of measure as well as conversion tables.

Foreign Exchange Currency Converter

http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic

Converts one kind of currency into another for any day since January 1, 1990. Updated 8 pm daily EST.

Historic Events and Birthdates

http://www.scopesys.com/today/

Lists births, deaths, notable historical events and holidays/celebrations for today. Other days may also be searched.

MegaConverter Calculator

http://www.megaConverter.com/Mega2/index.html

Multi-function calculator. Find out "what equals what."

Online Conversion

http://www.onlineconversion.com

Converts over 5,000 units and 50,000 conversions.

Today's Calendar and Clock Page

http://www.ecben.net/calendar.shtml

Shows today's date in various calendars and eras. Links to the current day's information throughout the web and also contains celestial and astronomical information.

World Time Zones

http://www.worldtimezone.com/

World time zone map with current time.