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Convert between Systems

Study Guide

Key Definition

Conversion between measurement systems involves changing a measurement from one system to another (like inches to centimeters).

Important Notes

Remember that some conversion factors are defined exactly; always check whether a factor is exact or approximate.
Always check to make sure you're using the correct conversion factor.
Practice makes perfect! The more you practice, the easier conversions will become.

Mathematical Notation

$1 \, \text{in.} = 2.54 \, \text{cm}$ means one inch is exactly equal to 2.54 centimeters.

$1 \, \text{lb} = 0.45359237 \, \text{kg}$ means one pound is exactly equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.

Remember to use proper notation when solving problems, especially when converting between different measurement systems.

Why It Works

Conversion between systems works because of agreed upon standards for measurement. These standards allow us to create conversion factors, which can be used to change one unit of measurement into another.

Remember

Always remember to double-check your work and make sure you've used the correct conversion factor.

Quick Reference

Inches to Centimeters:$1 \, \text{in.} = 2.54 \, \text{cm}$

Pounds to Kilograms:$1 \, \text{lb} = 0.45359237 \, \text{kg}$

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Beginner Explanation

The process of converting between systems involves using conversion factors to change one unit of measure into another.

Practice Problems

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Quick Quiz

Single Choice Quiz

Beginner

If you have a length that is 5 inches, approximately how many centimeters is that?

Real-World Problem

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Intermediate

Kitchen Recipe Scenario

You are baking a cake and the recipe requires 2 pounds of flour. However, your digital kitchen scale only measures in grams. How many grams of flour do you need?

Advanced Challenge

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Advanced

Think About This

You are planning a road trip from New York to Los Angeles, a distance of approximately 2,800 miles. If your car's fuel efficiency is 25 miles per gallon and gas costs $2.50 per gallon, how many liters of gasoline will you need, and how much will you spend on gas for the trip? (Use 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters.)

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