Which preposition should be used when I want to say a value in a different measure unit? For example, what is a correct preposition in the following sentence?
Twelve miles? I have no idea how far that is. What is it __ kilometres?
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Sign up to join this communityIt depends a bit on the verb. Often you use "in"
What is 12 miles in kilometres?
(answer: about 19 km)
But with "change" you say "Please change 12 miles to kilometres" or "into kilometres".