Table of Contents
- 1 What are the 2 conversion factors?
- 2 Why do we need conversion factors?
- 3 What is the conversion factor between CM and in?
- 4 What are the important parts of a conversion factor?
- 5 What is unique about the value of a conversion factor why is this value important?
- 6 What are the two conversion factors that relate inches to centimeters?
- 7 Which is easier to convert 1 hour to 60 minutes?
- 8 When to use conversion factor or unit conversion factor?
What are the 2 conversion factors?
Examples of Conversion Factors
- 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters (volume)
- 1 pound = 16 ounces (mass)
- 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams (mass)
- 1 pound = 453.592 grams (mass)
- 1 minute = 60000 milliseconds (time)
- 1 square mile = 2.58999 square kilometers (area)
Why do we need conversion factors?
A conversion factor is a numeric expression that enables feet to be changed to chains as an equal exchange. A conversion factor is a number used to change one set of units to another, by multiplying or dividing. When a conversion is necessary, the appropriate conversion factor to an equal value must be used.
What conversion factors can you use to convert M to KM?
There are 1000 meters in a kilometer so the conversion factor is 1000.
Why do conversion factors use two quantities that are equivalent to each other?
Because the numerator and denominator of a conversion factor are equal, multiplying any quantity by a conversion factor is equivalent to multiplying by the number 1 and so does not change the intrinsic value of the quantity.
What is the conversion factor between CM and in?
The conversion factor for converting centimeters to inches is 0.3937. This conversion comes from dividing 1 by 2.54, the conversion number for converting inches to centimeters. There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch.
What are the important parts of a conversion factor?
A conversion factor is a fraction in which both the numerator (the part of a fraction that is written above the fraction bar) and the denominator (which is written below the fraction bar) contain numbers and units. Conversion factors are used to change one unit of measurement into another.
What conversion factor should be used to convert from kilometers to meters?
1,000 meters
How many meters in a kilometer? 1 kilometre is equal to 1,000 meters, which is the conversion factor from kilometres to meters.
What is the importance of converting units to desired quantities?
Help to show another person the exact amount you have. Assist in solving a mathematical problem, especially in chemistry, where you can follow the units to get to the answer. Show which measurement system the person is using (i.e. metric or standard)
What is unique about the value of a conversion factor why is this value important?
A conversion factor is a ratio (or fraction) which represents the relationship between two different units. A conversion factor is ALWAYS equal to 1. As you can see it is extremely important to keep track of your units when using conversion factors. Without units, the first fraction would be 1 / 60.
What are the two conversion factors that relate inches to centimeters?
Either use the value you have been given (as part of a homework problem, etc.) or use a ruler or tape measure to measure the length you wish to convert. Multiply your length value by 2. 54. One inch is equal to roughly 2.54 centimeters, so converting inches to centimeters means multiplying a value in inches by 2.54.
What is the conversion factor used to kilometers to meters?
We know that #”1 km = 1000 m”#, so the conversion factor is either. #”1 km”/”1000 m”# or #”1000 m”/”1 km”#. For example, if you have to convert 65 km to metres, you choose the conversion factor with the desired units of your answer on the top.
Which is larger 1 cm or 1 kilometer?
1cm is equivalent to 0.39370 inches. Centimeters to Kilometers formula. km =. cm . 100000. Kilometers. The kilometre is unit of length in the metric system equivalent to one thousand metres. 1Km is equivalent to 0.6214 miles. Centimeters to Kilometers table.
Which is easier to convert 1 hour to 60 minutes?
Using minutes is easier because the end time value will need to be in seconds. The appropriate conversion factor is: 1 hour = 60 minutes. Step 2. Set up the cancellation table so all units will cancel, except the desired unit, seconds.
When to use conversion factor or unit conversion factor?
A conversion factor is a numeric expression that enables feet to be changed to chains as an equal exchange. A conversion factor is a number used to change one set of units to another, by multiplying or dividing. When a conversion is necessary, the appropriate conversion factor to an equal value must be used.