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* A method to convert from one unit of measure
to another, using conversion factors.
* Example Problem:
* How many centimeters are in 4.6 kilometers?
Add anything in
BLUE writing on the
back of the foldable
flap
*
* Write down what you know, with units!
* What I know:
* 4.6km
* What I am looking for:
* cm
FRONT of Flap:
BACK of Flap:
Write down what
you know, with
units.
What I know:
4.6 km
What I am
looking for:
cm
STEP 1
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* Set up a T-chart
* 4.6km
*
* Fill in the units first, making sure that the
given units cancel out.
* 4.6km
m
km
*
* Add your key conversion factor into your Tchart.
* Multiply across the top, divide by the bottom
**If necessary, continue steps 3 and 4 until you
reach your desired answer.
4.6km 1000 m
1 km
100 cm
1m
But I’m looking
for centimeters!
=
(4.6*1000*100)
(1*1)
*
= 460,000cm
* 1cm = 10mm
* 1m = 100cm
* 1m = 1000mm
* 1 km = 1000m
*The base units (meters) can be changed to
other units (grams, liters, etc).
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