rink ☆

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Description:
Unit conversion tool and library written in rust

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: unit-conversion rust cli developer-tools utility

Install: brew install rink

About:
Rink is a unit conversion tool and library written in Rust that provides precise dimensional analysis and unit conversions. It handles complex unit relationships and constants, offering a robust alternative to traditional calculators for scientific and engineering contexts.

Key Features:

Dimensional analysis and unit checking
Support for complex units and constants
Interactive command-line interface
Library for integration into Rust projects

Use Cases:

Converting units in scientific calculations
Verifying dimensional consistency in engineering formulas
Quick unit conversions in terminal workflows

Alternatives:

GNU Units – Rink is a modern Rust implementation with a cleaner interface and library support
calc – Rink focuses specifically on dimensional analysis rather than general purpose calculation

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 6:00am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f361cb3c