Let's start by copying the given statement.
500cm&= m
Converting between centimeters (cm) and meters (m) will involve using a conversion factor.
1m/100cm
Multiplying 500cm by this conversion factor will convert it meters.
To complete the given statement, we will substitute 5 into the blank space.
500cm&=5m
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Common Conversion Factors
The following tool can be used to help you explore some of the most commonly used conversion factors. Conversions can be made both within or between the Metric System and the Imperial System — which is also known as the U.S. Customary System. Conversions can also be made for different measurement types: length, mass, temperature, time, area, or volume.
All across the globe, humans use conversion factors on a daily basis. Want to use a recipe that is written using milliliters? Convert it! Want to compare your height to that of an Olympic athlete? Convert it! You can read more about applications of conversion factors in our original content.
