is it possible to make a unit converter with vba

darro

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Hi, I have to convert degrees F into degrees C and vice versa and I know the convert function in excel is there but I don't want to have to use a formula in a cell all the time. Is there a way to run the function using a macro?

So, for instance, i run thee macro and a comment box opens where i can select the cell with the number to convert, and then it gives me options of the unit i want it from and to, and then it changes to the new value. Is this possible?

It would be a timesaver for me if so.

Thanks in advance.
 

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Hi Darro,

Maybe it will work for you.
Make userForm with Controls CommandButton1 (for Calculate), TextBox1(for Fahrenheit) & Label1 (for answer in Celsius).
Code:
Private Sub CommandButton1_Click()
    Dim Degry_F As Single
    Label1.Caption = Format((Val(TextBox1.Value) / 1.8) - 32, "0.0")
End Sub

1. Enter a number in TextBox1 (to be converted Fahrenheit into Celsius)
2. Push button CommandButton1
3. Get answer on Label1 in Celsius
 
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Hi darro,

An alternative,

Paste these into a standard Module

Code:

Sub CF()
ro = ActiveCell.Row: co = ActiveCell.Column
b = Val(Cells(ro, co))
b = (b * 1.8) + 32
Cells(ro, co) = b
End Sub

Sub FC()
ro = ActiveCell.Row: co = ActiveCell.Column
b = Val(Cells(ro, co))
b = (b - 32) / 1.8
Cells(ro, co) = b
End Sub

Code:

Assign sub CF to Ctrl+F and sub FC to Ctrl+C.

Enter a value in a cell, select the cell. If you want it converted to F, Press Ctrl+F, if you want in C, Press Ctrl+C.

ColinKJ
 
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Thanks Colin, thats perfect, works without a hitch. Thanks Sahak, I couldnt get it to work, thanks for your help both of you.
 
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If I wanted to, what would be involved in making a converter that sat in the toolbar of excel. Like the calculator that can be added from the customize toolbar option.

Could it be made to include all the CONVERT functions? enter the value to convert, select the "from unit" and "to unit" and there ya go!

What do you think?
 
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