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When going from larger to smaller measurements, there will be more of them so it is necessary to multiply.
1 meter = 100 centimeters
When going from smaller to larger measurements, there will be fewer of them so it is necessary to divide.
100 centimeters = 1 meter
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Do you divide or multiply when converting currency?
multiply
Do you divide to convert meters?
That depends on what you are converting from. If you are converting from larger units, you multiply. If you are converting from smaller units, you divide.
What is the formula for converting celsius to Fahrenheit degrees?
F to C: Deduct 32, then multiply by 5, then divide by 9 C to F: Multiply by 9, then divide by 5, then add 32
How do you convert large unit into a small unit?
Multiply by the factor for converting the large unit to the small unit or divide by the factor for converting the small unit to the large unit.
How many sq ft is 112 in x 106 in?
Convert all measurements to feet, then multiply. Or multiply first (that will give you the area in square inches), then divide by 144.
Do you divide when you are converting measurements that are bigger to smaller?
You multiply
Do you divide when you are converting bigger to smaller measurements?
No, you multiply.
Do you divide or multiply when converting currency?
multiply
Do you multiply or divide when converting ounces to pints?
Multiply
Do you divide to convert meters?
That depends on what you are converting from. If you are converting from larger units, you multiply. If you are converting from smaller units, you divide.
When converting fluid ounces to pints do you multiply or divide?
Multiply
When converting centimeters to inches do you multiply or divide by 2.54?
Divide
When converting m to mm you divide or multiply?
x
When converting pints to gallons do you multiply or divide?
mulptly
Do you multiply or divide to change the units in meters and kilometers?
A kilometer is equal to 1000 meters. If you are converting meters into kilometers, divide by 1000. If you are converting kilometers into meters, multiply by 1000.
What number would you divide by if im converting kg to mg?
You would multiply, not divide, by 1,000,000
When your converting do you mutiply or divide?
It could be either, depending on whether you're converting to a larger or smaller unit.
