Unit Conversion Problems

Maria from MathMamoth.com explains how to convert between metric and customary units. She covers conversion factors for various units, including meters to feet, kilometers to miles, kilograms to pounds, gallons and quarts to liters, pounds and ounces to kilograms, and milliliters to fluid ounces. The video provides step-by-step examples and emphasizes understanding whether to multiply or divide based on unit size.

What is the conversion factor from inches to centimeters?

• 1 inch = 3.54 centimeters

• 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

• 1 inch = 1.54 centimeters

• 1 inch = 4.54 centimeters

When converting meters to feet, why do we divide by the conversion factor?

• Because meters are larger units than feet

• Because the conversion factor is greater than one

• Because feet are larger units than meters

• Because the conversion factor is exactly one

How many feet are approximately in 4.82 meters?

• 20.8 feet

• 18.8 feet

• 15.8 feet

• 12.8 feet

What is the correct operation to convert kilometers to miles?

• Multiply by 2.2

• Divide by 2.2

• Multiply by 1.6093

• Divide by 1.6093

How many miles are approximately in 17 kilometers?

• 9.56 miles

• 10.56 miles

• 8.56 miles

• 11.56 miles

What is the conversion factor from kilograms to pounds?

• 1 kilogram = 4.2 pounds

• 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds

• 1 kilogram = 3.2 pounds

• 1 kilogram = 1.2 pounds

How many liters are approximately in 27 quarts?

• 25.542 liters

• 28.542 liters

• 27.542 liters

• 26.542 liters

How many grams are in 63 ounces?

• 1786 grams

• 1886 grams

• 1986 grams

• 2086 grams

What is the conversion factor from ounces to milliliters?

• 1 ounce = 31.5625 milliliters

• 1 ounce = 28.5625 milliliters

• 1 ounce = 30.5625 milliliters

• 1 ounce = 29.5625 milliliters

How many fluid ounces are approximately in 946 milliliters?

• 11.9 fluid ounces

• 14.9 fluid ounces

• 12.9 fluid ounces

• 13.9 fluid ounces