Unit Conversion Fundamentals

The video tutorial explains how to convert units using conversion factors. It covers common conversions for length, such as feet to inches and miles to meters, as well as metric conversions like centimeters to meters. Time conversions between seconds, minutes, hours, and days are also discussed. The tutorial emphasizes the practical applications of these conversions, including converting speeds.

What is the primary tool used in converting units?

• Calculator

• Conversion factors

• Ruler

• Conversion tables

How many inches are there in one foot?

• 16 inches

• 14 inches

• 12 inches

• 10 inches

What is the equivalent of one yard in feet?

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

• 3 feet

• 2 feet

How many feet are there in a mile?

• 5,000 feet

• 6,000 feet

• 4,800 feet

• 5,280 feet

What is the conversion factor from inches to centimeters?

• 1 inch = 3.54 cm

• 1 inch = 1.54 cm

• 1 inch = 4.54 cm

• 1 inch = 2.54 cm

How many meters are there in a kilometer?

• 100 meters

• 500 meters

• 1,000 meters

• 1,500 meters

How many seconds are there in a minute?

• 30 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 90 seconds

• 60 seconds

What is the total number of seconds in an hour?

• 4,200 seconds

• 3,600 seconds

• 2,400 seconds

• 1,800 seconds

How many hours are there in a day?

• 12 hours

• 18 hours

• 24 hours

• 30 hours

Why is it important to know conversion factors?

• To solve math problems

• To convert units and speeds accurately

• To measure objects

• To calculate distances