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