How to Change the Measurement Units on a Mac

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Last Updated: June 1, 2021

To change the measurement units on a Mac, click on the Apple menu → Click on "System Preferences" → Click on "Language & Region" → Select temperature units → Click on "Advanced" → Then, select measurement and currency units.

Steps

1
Click on the Apple menu. It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
2
Click on System Preferences.

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3
Click on Language & Region.
4
Click on the drop-down menu next to "Temperature." It's on the right side of the dialog box. Select Fahrenheit or Celsius for units of temperature.
5
Click on Advanced.
6
Click on the drop-down menu next to "Measurement Units." Choose from U.S., U.K. or metric.
7
Click on the drop-down menu next to "Currency." Select your preferred currency unit.
8
Click on OK. You've now changed your Mac's units of measurement to your preferred settings.
- Changing these settings will change the default units your Mac uses when it displays such information in places like the menu bar or the Notifications Center.
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