📏Understanding conversion factors is essential for accurate unit conversion.
⚖️Different units have specific conversion factors for mass and weight.
🧪Convert between grams and kilograms using a conversion factor of 1000.
🧪Convert liters to milliliters by multiplying by 1000.
🕰️Time units like seconds, minutes, and hours can be converted using a consistent conversion factor.
What are conversion factors?
—Conversion factors are ratios used to convert between units of measurement.
How do I convert units of distance?
—Use conversion factors to convert between units like inches, feet, meters, and kilometers.
What is the conversion factor for grams to kilograms?
—The conversion factor for grams to kilograms is 1000.
How do I convert between liters and milliliters?
—Multiply by 1000 to convert liters to milliliters, and divide by 1000 to convert milliliters to liters.
How can I convert units of time?
—Convert between units like seconds, minutes, and hours using a consistent conversion factor.
00:00Introduction to unit conversion and the importance of conversion factors.
02:32Explanation of common conversion factors for units of mass and weight.
06:00Conversion factors for volume and capacity units explained.
09:42Overview of the metric system and conversion factors for metric units.
13:20Example problem: Converting feet to inches using the conversion factor of 12 inches per foot.
15:16Example problem: Converting grams to kilograms using the conversion factor of 1000 grams per kilogram.
17:45Example problem: Converting gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 3.785 liters per gallon.
21:00Summary of conversions for units of time and an overview of leap years.
