Conversion is easier in the metric system because the metric system uses increments which are represented in different powers of 10. That means they are all multiples of 10. And all we have to do to convert in metrics is just move the decimal point the correct number of places to the left or right to make the conversion. To convert 10 centimeters to millimeters, we multiply by 10 - or just move the decimal to the right one place to get 100 millimeters. Piece of cake. In the English system, it isn't that simple. You know that 5280 feet = 1 mile, and 1 yard = 3 feet, but how many yards are in a mile? It is possible to "work it in your head" to get 1760 yards = 1 mile, but conversion isn't nearly as easy here as in the metric system. Simplified: Metric always uses a base of 10, thus converting from any metric measure of distance to any other metric measure of distance is done simply by adjusting zeroes. The English system uses no common base, thus the math involved in converting between formats, is more complicated.
The Meters to kilometers conversion is easier.
It is easier to divide by 1000 by moving the decimal three places to the left (meters to kilometers) than it is to multiply by 36.
For example
Convert 5000 meters to kilometers... 5000 / 1000 = 5 ... easy.
Convert 5000 yards to inches... 5000 x 36 = .... many people would need a calculator at this point, therefore it is harder.
To convert units in the metric system is simple because you only need to multiply or divide by a power of ten. Converting inches to feet and vice versa is less convenient most of the time.
For example, to convert 50 centimeters into meters, you need only divide by 100 (1m = 100cm). So 50cm = .5m
Now to convert 50 inches into feet, you need to divide by twelve. (1 ft = 12 inches)
So 50/12 ~ 4.17 ft 50in = 4.17 ft.
Using the metric system simplifies calculations, especially when the numbers are bigger and multiple unit conversions are required.
Meters, centimeters and millimeters are units of length in the Metric System, as are liters and grams for volume and weight. Since all units are based upon a system of 10's, all one has to do to convert one unit to another is move the decimal either right or left, depending on the degree of conversion. The American system, on the other hand, uses different degrees of conversion depending upon the system. Gallons, Cubic inches or feet and pounds are such units. As to your question, for example, there are 12 inches to a foot and 3 feet to a yard. 5,280 feet equals one mile, a quart is 1/4 of a gallon. Obviously, one must know conversion numbers that have seemingly no rhyme or reason for their numbers. The American system, therefore, is much more difficult to convert than is the Metric system of tens
1 kilometer = 1,000 meters
1 meter = 100 centimeters
1 kilometer = 100,000 centimeters
1 centimeter = 10 millimeters
1 meter = 1,000 millimeters
1 kilometer = 1,000,000 millimeters
1 mile = 1,760 yards
1 yard = 3 feet
1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 foot = 12 inches
1 yard = 36 inches
1 mile = 63,360 inches
Which system looks more appealing to you ?
Easier to learn ?
Easier to use ?
To convert cm to km , divide by 100000. km is bigger quantity.
Yes 12 cm = 120 mm 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters 1 millimeter = 0.1 centimeter
It is usually easier to convert using everyday units because they are more relatable and commonly used in daily life. SI units, while standardized and easier for scientific purposes, may not be as familiar to everyone and can make the conversion process more challenging for some individuals.
21.59 centimeters. Solution: 1. 2.54 centimeters = 1 inch. You can express this as the fraction 2.54 cm / 1 inch (read aloud as "2.54 centimeters per inch") 2. To convert 8.5 inches to centimeters, cancel the inches in the numerator and denominator & multiple 2.54 * 8.5 = 21.59 cm (see below. Note: Disregard the _ character. It is only included to make the fractions align properly for easier viewing. 2.54 cm__8.5 inches___ 21.59 cm --------- * ----------- = ----------- = 21.59 cm 1 inch_______1__________1
It is easier to convert units in the metric system because it has a base 10 system, which means that conversions involve moving the decimal point to the right or left by powers of 10. In contrast, the English system uses various conversion factors that are not as straightforward, making conversions more complex and prone to errors.
cm --> mm is based on the metric system, which is in intervals of 10. This is easier than converting from who knows what from feet --> in. etc. (metric system is easier)
m x 100 = cm
To convert cm to km , divide by 100000. km is bigger quantity.
Easier than what? The common way to do this is to convert the fractions to the same denominator. Conceptually, this is very simple to understand. As an analogy, you can't directly add meters and centimeters, but once you convert meters to centimeters, you can add everything together.Easier than what? The common way to do this is to convert the fractions to the same denominator. Conceptually, this is very simple to understand. As an analogy, you can't directly add meters and centimeters, but once you convert meters to centimeters, you can add everything together.Easier than what? The common way to do this is to convert the fractions to the same denominator. Conceptually, this is very simple to understand. As an analogy, you can't directly add meters and centimeters, but once you convert meters to centimeters, you can add everything together.Easier than what? The common way to do this is to convert the fractions to the same denominator. Conceptually, this is very simple to understand. As an analogy, you can't directly add meters and centimeters, but once you convert meters to centimeters, you can add everything together.
Centimeters
18 centiliters=180 millileters. This is because ceti is 100, and milli 1000, (you can hear that if you know some basic french). Might be easier to think centimeters and millimeters if you are confused.
there are a thousand millimeters in a meter An easier way to do this would be to break it down first. we know that there are 100 centimeters in a meter. we also know that there are 10 millimeters in a centimeter. so 10(millimeters in a centimeter) x(times) 100(centimeters in a meter) ...10x100=1000 one thousand millimeters in a meter :) ++++ :(. That is NOT the easier way! Learn what the prefixes mean, instead. The prefix tells you the multiplier, so 'milli' means one-thousandth therefore to turn metres to millimetres multiply them by 1000. You do NOT break a simple, linear conversion into intermediate steps because that makes additional, extra work and increases the risk of error. You may need to use intermediate steps for more unwieldy calculations involving mixed dimensions, but for straight linear conversions just use the prefix-value directly.
1.6 meters the same thing but easier is 1 meter and 60 centimeters.
When you convert a decimal greater than 1 into a fraction its easier to change it into a mixed number first. Then change it into an improper fraction.
It would probably be easier to use skis.
To change a distance in inches to the same distance in centimeters, you have a choice of two methods. They both give the same answer, and you can use whichever one seems easier. -- Divide the number of inches by 0.3937 -- Multiply the number of inches by 2.54 .
Yes 12 cm = 120 mm 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters 1 millimeter = 0.1 centimeter