unit_convert

sisl.unit.unit_convert(fr, to, opts=None, tbl=None)

Factor that takes fr to the units of to

Parameters
  • fr (str) – starting unit

  • to (str) – ending unit

  • opts (dict, optional) – controls whether the unit conversion is in powers or fractional units

  • tbl (dict, optional) – dictionary of units (default to the global table)

Examples

>>> unit_convert("kg","g")
1000.0
>>> unit_convert("eV","J")
1.60217733e-19