mease_elabftw.util.convert_weight
- mease_elabftw.util.convert_weight(weight_str)
Takes a weight determines if its in g or kg and converts it into a kg float, so that the nwb_converter accepts it.
If a unit is given in the string it will be extracted and conversion will happen according to the unit. When no unit is given gram will be assumed.
- Parameters
weight_str (str or int) – the weight as either a number or a string with or without unit.
- Returns
unitless weight as a float
- Return type
float