Conversion Factors

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What is a conversion factor?

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A ratio used to convert from one unit of measurement to another.

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How many minutes are in a school year of 187 days?

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269,000 minutes.

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What is the purpose of a conversion factor?

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To allow for the conversion of measurements from one unit to another.

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If 1 hour equals 60 minutes, what is the conversion factor from hours to minutes?

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60.

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How many seconds are in 1 hour?

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3,600 seconds.

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What is the conversion factor from feet to inches?

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12 (since 1 foot = 12 inches).

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How do you convert kilometers to meters?

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Multiply by 1,000 (1 km = 1,000 m).

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What is the conversion factor for converting gallons to quarts?

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4 (since 1 gallon = 4 quarts).

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How many ounces are in a pound?

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16 ounces.

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What is the conversion factor from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

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(°C × 9/5) + 32 = °F.