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udunits for Mac

Unidata unit conversion library

Quick answer: udunits is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install udunits. It is distributed under the UCAR licence. It has 55 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What udunits is

udunits is a command-line tool for macOS: unidata unit conversion library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the UCAR licence.

How to install udunits

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install udunits.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install udunits on Mac?

Run brew install udunits in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is udunits open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the UCAR licence.

Does udunits run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is udunits?

It was installed 55 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4443 in this catalogue.

What version of udunits is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.28.