Calculators · Gutenberg
Unit Converter block for WordPress
Interactive unit conversion tool supporting length, weight, temperature, volume, area, and speed. Users can switch categories, enter a value, and instantly see the converted result.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Interactive unit conversion tool supporting length, weight, temperature, volume, area, and speed. Users can switch categories, enter a value, and instantly see the converted result.
Inspector panels on this block: Content, Enabled Categories, Display Options, Sizing. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Unit Converter” (block name `blockenberg/unit-converter` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Unit Converter block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Unit Converter”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Content. Set “Show Title”, “Content — Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-cat, data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Content — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Unit Converter. Saved as `title`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Instantly convert between metric and imperial units.. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Default Category | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. block.json default: length. Saved as `defaultCategory`. |
| Decimal Places | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–10. block.json default: 4. Saved as `decimalPlaces`. |
| Show Category Tabs | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showCategoryTabs`. |
| Show Swap Button | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSwapButton`. |
| Result Number Size (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 24–80. block.json default: 40. Saved as `resultSize`. |
| Accent Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6c3fb5. Saved as `accentColor`. |
| Result Number Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6c3fb5. Saved as `resultColor`. |
| Active Tab Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6c3fb5. Saved as `tabActiveBg`. |
| Active Tab Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `tabActiveColor`. |
| Card Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `cardBg`. |
| Result Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f5f3ff. Saved as `resultBg`. |
| Section Background | Color control in the inspector. Saved as `bgColor`. |
| Card Radius (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 320–1200. block.json default: 640. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-cat, data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Interactive unit conversion tool supporting length, weight, temperature, volume, area, and speed. Users can switch categories, enter a value, and instantly see the converted result — that is the job of Unit Converter, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about unit, converter, length.
- Inserter grouping: tools, lead magnets, and interactive widgets.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Unit Converter block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Unit Converter”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Content and set “Show Title”, “Content — Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Subtitle”.
What makes Unit Converter different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Interactive unit conversion tool supporting length, weight, temperature, volume, area, and speed. Users can switch categories, enter a value, and instantly see the converted result. Inspector labels on this block include “Show Title”, “Content — Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Subtitle”.
Is the Unit Converter Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Unit Converter ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Unit Converter to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Content, Enabled Categories, Display Options, Sizing).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Unit Converter from the Gutenberg inserter.