Metric Conversion Techniques and Problems

This video tutorial explains how to convert between Imperial and metric units, emphasizing the approximate nature of these conversions. It covers specific examples, including converting feet to meters, inches to centimeters, miles to kilometers, yards to meters, and inches to millimeters. The video also introduces a mnemonic for metric conversions and highlights the importance of understanding conversion charts.

What is the approximate conversion factor from inches to centimeters?

• 1 inch = 1.54 cm

• 1 inch = 2.84 cm

• 1 inch = 3.14 cm

• 1 inch = 2.54 cm

Why is it sometimes necessary to convert feet to centimeters before converting to meters?

• Because feet cannot be directly converted to meters

• Because centimeters are easier to calculate

• Because meters are not a base unit

• Because feet are not an Imperial unit

How many centimeters are there in one foot?

• 30.48 cm

• 15.24 cm

• 25.4 cm

• 12.7 cm

What mnemonic is used for metric conversions?

• Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally

• Every good boy deserves fudge

• My very educated mother just served us noodles

• King Henry died by drinking chocolate milk

What is the conversion factor from miles to kilometers?

• 1 mile = 1.609 km

• 1 mile = 1.8 km

• 1 mile = 1.5 km

• 1 mile = 2.0 km

What is the result of converting 15 inches to centimeters?

• 38.1 cm

• 30.48 cm

• 25.4 cm

• 40.64 cm

How many meters are in one yard?

• 1.5 meters

• 1.0 meters

• 0.5 meters

• 0.9144 meters

What is the first step in converting inches to millimeters?

• Convert inches to feet

• Convert inches to kilometers

• Convert inches to centimeters

• Convert inches to meters

How do you convert centimeters to millimeters?

• Move the decimal two places to the right

• Move the decimal one place to the left

• Move the decimal two places to the left

• Move the decimal one place to the right

What is the result of converting 30 inches to millimeters?

• 762 mm

• 600 mm

• 900 mm

• 300 mm