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 emphasizes understanding when to multiply or divide by conversion factors based on the relative size of units.

What is the conversion factor from inches to centimeters?

• 1 inch = 1.54 cm

• 1 inch = 3.54 cm

• 1 inch = 4.54 cm

• 1 inch = 2.54 cm

How many feet are approximately in one meter?

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

• 3 feet

• 2 feet

If you have 4.82 meters, how many feet would that be approximately?

• 10.8 feet

• 12.8 feet

• 15.8 feet

• 18.8 feet

Which unit is larger, kilometers or miles?

• Both are equal

• Depends on the context

• Miles

• Kilometers

How many miles are approximately in 17 kilometers?

• 8.56 miles

• 9.56 miles

• 11.56 miles

• 10.56 miles

What is the conversion factor from kilograms to pounds?

• 1 kg = 1.2 lbs

• 1 kg = 2.2 lbs

• 1 kg = 3.2 lbs

• 1 kg = 4.2 lbs

If you have 55 kilograms, how many pounds would that be approximately?

• 132 lbs

• 121 lbs

• 143 lbs

• 110 lbs

How many quarts are in a gallon?

• 5 quarts

• 2 quarts

• 4 quarts

• 3 quarts

If you have 6 gallons and 3 quarts, how many liters is that approximately?

• 24.542 liters

• 22.542 liters

• 25.542 liters

• 20.542 liters

How many ounces are in a pound?

• 14 ounces

• 16 ounces

• 18 ounces

• 12 ounces