A conversion factor is the number used to convert a measurement from one unit to another. For example, one hour is equal to 60 minutes which means that the conversion factor from hours to minutes is 60. 2 hours⋅60=120 minutes The opposite conversion, from minutes to hours, has the conversion factor 601. Therefore, it is always important to know in which order to convert.
Measure | Conversion | Result |
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3 pounds | 3⋅16 | 48 ounces |
160 ounces | 160⋅161 | 10 pounds |
1 mile | 1⋅1760 | 1760 yards |
13 pints | 13⋅2 | 26 cups |