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Different units are often used to measure the same type of thing (for instance, length). Sometimes you want to convert to another unit, just to visualize the amount - for example, if you are accustomed to seeing lengths expressed in meters, you may have trouble understanding feet. Or perhaps the other way round. Also, when using formulae, units need to be compatible. As an example, in the formula commonly used for speed problems:
distance = speed x time
distance might be in meters, time in seconds, in which case speed must be in meters per second. If one of the units is incompatible, it must be converted first.
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What conversion factor would you use to convert between these pairs of units?
To answer that accurately, we will need to know the pairs of units.
How long does it take to trale 15.6 miles in a car that is going 40 kmh?
In that case you need to divide the distance by the speed. Since the units are not compatible (miles versus km), you need to convert to compatible units first. For instance, convert the miles to kilometers.
How can I convert measurement of weight?
To convert a weight measurement, you need to know the conversion factor. For example, to convert pounds to kilograms, you multiply the number of pounds by 0.45. To convert kilograms to pounds, divide the number of kilograms by 0.45. Use the appropriate conversion factor depending on the units you are converting between.
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i need to know a quick easy way to convert units of measurement
What conversion factor would you use to convert between these pairs of units?
To answer that accurately, we will need to know the pairs of units.
How many 500mg capsules equal 1600 units?
You need to know the actual medicine to convert that, all Units are not the same.
How do you convert thousand?
We need to know to what you need to convert it.
How many ounces are 750 millimeters?
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How many millimetres in 16oz?
You cannot directly associate weight or volume with length. In order to convert to volume you need to know the shape and most likely another 2 dimensions. This will get you the volume. You then need to know the density, usually in grams per millilitre. and apply this. Then convert the units.
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You need to give us the units of the original measurement
Why do you need engineering units?
don know
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The units are incompatible and cannot be converted
What is 97.196 in milligrams?
You forgot to include the original unit in your question. You need that to be able to convert units.
How long does it take to trale 15.6 miles in a car that is going 40 kmh?
In that case you need to divide the distance by the speed. Since the units are not compatible (miles versus km), you need to convert to compatible units first. For instance, convert the miles to kilometers.
How can I convert measurement of weight?
To convert a weight measurement, you need to know the conversion factor. For example, to convert pounds to kilograms, you multiply the number of pounds by 0.45. To convert kilograms to pounds, divide the number of kilograms by 0.45. Use the appropriate conversion factor depending on the units you are converting between.
