english+metric+conversions

Converting units from the metric system to the English system, or vice versa, is identical to the steps involved in metric-metric conversions, with the only difference being the conversion factor values. These values can be found in the back inside cover of the textbook.

The important thing about these conversions is to have a plan of attack - look for ways of converting that involve the fewest conversion factors. For example, if you are converting from miles to kilometers, use the direct, one-step conversion factor rather than go from miles to feet, feet to inches, inches to centimeters, centimeters to meters, then meters to kilometers (even though you will get the same answer).

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