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a conversion factor is a number that converts units of one system of measurement to another (usually by multiplication)
examples: (conversion factors in brackets)
length
inches (*25.4)= millimetres
miles (*1.609)= kilometres
weight
lbs (* 0.4536)= kilograms
tons/imperial(*1.016)= tonnes/metric
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Why do you use conversion factor?
You use a conversion factor when you want to convert something to something else - for example, to convert between different units of measurement.
What is the conversion factor for angstrom to nanometers?
The conversion factor is 0.1
What is the conversion factor of 46.2 yds to meters?
The conversion factor is 0.91
What is a ratio of 2 measurements having different units?
It can be a conversion factor - though not necessarily. For example, 68 deg Fahrenheit = 20 deg Celsius. But there is no conversion factor for F-to-C: instead there is a linear equation.
A conversion factor is a ratio equivalent to what?
A conversion factor is a ratio equivalent to one.
Can you give me a example of a sentence with the word conversion factor?
Conversion factor is in the air tonight hoped it helped :)
Define conversion factor?
A conversion factor is a numerical factor describing the proportionality between two units. For example 0.45359237 is the conversion factor from pounds to kilograms. That is 0.45359237 kg/lb. If the conversion factor kg/lb is multiplied with 4 lb, you get the same mass value in kg.
Why do you use conversion factor?
You use a conversion factor when you want to convert something to something else - for example, to convert between different units of measurement.
What is the formula used to calculate the conversion factor?
Please clarify what conversion factor you want to calculate, and based on what information. Some conversion factors are defined, not calculated; for example, the inch is defined to be exactly 25.4 mm.
Why does a conversion factor always have a value of 1 when the fraction does not equal 1?
The question cannot be answered because it is based on an incorrect understanding of a conversion factor. For example, the conversion factor for inches to millimetres is 25.4 mm = 1 inch. It never, ever has the value 1.
How do you convert a measurement?
You multiply it by it's conversion factor. For example, the conversion factor for feet to inches is 12. So 4 feet is 48 inches because 4*12 = 48
What is the conversion factor for 15?
There can be no conversion factor for a single number.
What is the conversion factor for ounces to ml?
The conversion factor is: 29.574
What is the conversion factor for angstrom to nanometers?
The conversion factor is 0.1
Can you give me a example of a sentence using the word conversion factor?
This information become her about face decision.
What is the conversion factor of 46.2 yds to meters?
The conversion factor is 0.91
What is a ratio of 2 measurements having different units?
It can be a conversion factor - though not necessarily. For example, 68 deg Fahrenheit = 20 deg Celsius. But there is no conversion factor for F-to-C: instead there is a linear equation.
