Dimensional Analysis
Dimensional Analysis is a
way of converting one unit to
another.
What is dimensional
Analysis?
It involves multiplication and
division of conversion
factors.
You need to focus on the
units
Conversion
Factors for
dimensional
analysis are:
• Fractions whose numerator and
denominator are the same quantity but
expressed in different units.
• Ex: 1 in = 2.54cm so the 2 conversion
factors are
2.54 cm
1 in
=
1 in
2.54 cm
We could convert
Metric units this way
Convert 1.36 L to ml
1.36 L 1000ml
1L
=
1360 ml
Let’s Practice
You need your conversion chart:
Convert the following:
1. 2.35 pounds to grams
2. 3.6 miles to km
3. 82 pints to ml
4. 36500 seconds to hours
5. 7852 feet to meters