III. Unit Conversions - 1.cdn.edl.io · PDF fileA. Derived Units! Combination of base units.! Volume ... Density (kg/m3 or g/cm3) A. Derived Units! Combination of base units.! Volume

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II. Unit Conversions

MEASUREMENT

A. SI Units

Quantity Base Unit Abbrev.

Length

Mass

Time

Temp

Amount

Symbol

A. SI Units

Quantity Base Unit Abbrev.

Length

Mass

Time

Temp

meter m

Amount

Symbol

l

A. SI Units

Quantity Base Unit Abbrev.

Length

Mass

Time

Temp

meter

kilogram

m

kg

Amount

Symbol

l

m

A. SI Units

Quantity Base Unit Abbrev.

Length

Mass

Time

Temp

meter

kilogram

second

m

kg

s

Amount

Symbol

l

m

t

A. SI Units

Quantity Base Unit Abbrev.

Length

Mass

Time

Temp

meter

kilogram

second

kelvin

m

kg

s

K

Amount

Symbol

l

m

tT

A. SI Units

Quantity Base Unit Abbrev.

Length

Mass

Time

Temp

meter

kilogram

second

kelvin

m

kg

s

K

Amount mole mol

Symbol

l

m

tTn

A. Derived Units

A. Derived Units

n Combination of base units.

A. Derived Units

n Combination of base units.

n Volume (m3 or cm3)

A. Derived Units

n Combination of base units.

n Volume (m3 or cm3) n length × length × length

1 cm3 = 1 mL1 dm3 = 1 L

A. Derived Units

n Combination of base units.

n Volume (m3 or cm3) n length × length × length

1 cm3 = 1 mL1 dm3 = 1 L

Ø Density (kg/m3 or g/cm3)

A. Derived Units

n Combination of base units.

n Volume (m3 or cm3) n length × length × length

D = MV

1 cm3 = 1 mL1 dm3 = 1 L

Ø Density (kg/m3 or g/cm3)wmass per volume

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

1. Find the difference between the exponents of the two prefixes.

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

1. Find the difference between the exponents of the two prefixes.

2. Move the decimal that many places.

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

1. Find the difference between the exponents of the two prefixes.

2. Move the decimal that many places.

To the leftor right?

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

532 m = _______ km

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

532 m = _______ km

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

NUMBERUNIT

532 m = _______ km

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NUMBERUNIT UNIT

532 m = _______ km

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

NUMBERUNIT

NUMBER

UNIT

532 m = _______ km

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

NUMBERUNIT

NUMBER

UNIT

532 m = _______ km0.532

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

mega- M 106

deci- d 10-1

centi- c 10-2

milli- m 10-3

Prefix Symbol Factor

micro- µ 10-6

nano- n 10-9

pico- p 10-12

kilo- k 103

BASE UNIT --- 100

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

mega- M 106

deci- d 10-1

centi- c 10-2

milli- m 10-3

Prefix Symbol Factor

micro- µ 10-6

nano- n 10-9

pico- p 10-12

kilo- k 103

BASE UNIT --- 100

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

mega- M 106

deci- d 10-1

centi- c 10-2

milli- m 10-3

Prefix Symbol Factor

micro- µ 10-6

nano- n 10-9

pico- p 10-12

kilo- k 103

mov

e le

ft

BASE UNIT --- 100

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

mega- M 106

deci- d 10-1

centi- c 10-2

milli- m 10-3

Prefix Symbol Factor

micro- µ 10-6

nano- n 10-9

pico- p 10-12

kilo- k 103

mov

e le

ft

BASE UNIT --- 100

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

mega- M 106

deci- d 10-1

centi- c 10-2

milli- m 10-3

Prefix Symbol Factor

micro- µ 10-6

nano- n 10-9

pico- p 10-12

kilo- k 103

mov

e le

ft

mov

e rig

ht

BASE UNIT --- 100

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

1) 20 cm = ______________ m

2) 0.032 L = ______________ mL

3) 45 µm = ______________ nm

4) 805 dm = ______________ km

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

1) 20 cm = ______________ m

2) 0.032 L = ______________ mL

3) 45 µm = ______________ nm

4) 805 dm = ______________ km

0.2

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

1) 20 cm = ______________ m

2) 0.032 L = ______________ mL

3) 45 µm = ______________ nm

4) 805 dm = ______________ km

0.2

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

1) 20 cm = ______________ m

2) 0.032 L = ______________ mL

3) 45 µm = ______________ nm

4) 805 dm = ______________ km

0.2

45,000

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A. SI Prefix Conversions

1) 20 cm = ______________ m

2) 0.032 L = ______________ mL

3) 45 µm = ______________ nm

4) 805 dm = ______________ km

0.2

0.0805

45,000

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n The “Factor-Label” Methodn Units, or “labels” are canceled, or “factored” out

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n The “Factor-Label” Methodn Units, or “labels” are canceled, or “factored” out

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n The “Factor-Label” Methodn Units, or “labels” are canceled, or “factored” out

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n The “Factor-Label” Methodn Units, or “labels” are canceled, or “factored” out

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B. Dimensional Analysis

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n Steps:1. Identify starting & ending units.

2. Line up conversion factors so units cancel.

3. Multiply all top numbers & divide by each bottom number.

4. Check units & answer.

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n Lining up conversion factors:

1 in = 2.54 cm

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n Lining up conversion factors:

1 in = 2.54 cm2.54 cm 2.54 cm

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n Lining up conversion factors:

1 in = 2.54 cm2.54 cm 2.54 cm

= 1

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n Lining up conversion factors:

1 in = 2.54 cm2.54 cm 2.54 cm

1 in = 2.54 cm

= 1

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n Lining up conversion factors:

1 in = 2.54 cm2.54 cm 2.54 cm

1 in = 2.54 cm 1 in 1 in

= 1

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n Lining up conversion factors:

1 in = 2.54 cm2.54 cm 2.54 cm

1 in = 2.54 cm 1 in 1 in

= 1

1 =

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many milliliters are in 1.00 quart of milk?

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many milliliters are in 1.00 quart of milk?

qt mL

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many milliliters are in 1.00 quart of milk?

1.00 qt

qt mL

×

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many milliliters are in 1.00 quart of milk?

1.00 qt 1 L1.057 qt

qt mL

×

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many milliliters are in 1.00 quart of milk?

1.00 qt 1 L1.057 qt

qt mL

×

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many milliliters are in 1.00 quart of milk?

1.00 qt 1 L1.057 qt

qt mL

1000 mL1 L

×

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many milliliters are in 1.00 quart of milk?

1.00 qt 1 L1.057 qt

qt mL

1000 mL1 L

×

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many milliliters are in 1.00 quart of milk?

1.00 qt 1 L1.057 qt

= 946 mL

qt mL

1000 mL1 L

×

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

1.5 lb

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

1.5 lb 1 kg2.2 lb

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

1.5 lb 1 kg2.2 lb

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

1.5 lb 1 kg2.2 lb

1000 g1 kg

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

1.5 lb 1 kg2.2 lb

1000 g1 kg

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

1.5 lb 1 kg2.2 lb

1000 g1 kg

1 cm3

19.3 g

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

1.5 lb 1 kg2.2 lb

1000 g1 kg

1 cm3

19.3 g

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n You have 1.5 pounds of gold. Find its volume in cm3 if the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm3.

lb cm3

1.5 lb 1 kg2.2 lb

= 35 cm31000 g1 kg

1 cm3

19.3 g

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many liters of water would fill a container that measures 75.0 in3?

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many liters of water would fill a container that measures 75.0 in3?

in3 L

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many liters of water would fill a container that measures 75.0 in3?

75.0 in3

in3 L

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many liters of water would fill a container that measures 75.0 in3?

75.0 in3 (2.54 cm)3

(1 in)3

in3 L

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many liters of water would fill a container that measures 75.0 in3?

75.0 in3 (2.54 cm)3

(1 in)3

in3 L

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many liters of water would fill a container that measures 75.0 in3?

75.0 in3 (2.54 cm)3

(1 in)3

in3 L

1 L1000 cm3

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many liters of water would fill a container that measures 75.0 in3?

75.0 in3 (2.54 cm)3

(1 in)3

in3 L

1 L1000 cm3

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B. Dimensional Analysis

n How many liters of water would fill a container that measures 75.0 in3?

75.0 in3 (2.54 cm)3

(1 in)3 = 1.23 L

in3 L

1 L1000 cm3

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B. Dimensional Analysis

5) Your European hairdresser wants to cut your hair 8.0 cm shorter. How many inches will he be cutting off ?

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B. Dimensional Analysis

5) Your European hairdresser wants to cut your hair 8.0 cm shorter. How many inches will he be cutting off ?

cm in

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B. Dimensional Analysis

5) Your European hairdresser wants to cut your hair 8.0 cm shorter. How many inches will he be cutting off ?

8.0 cm

cm in

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5) Your European hairdresser wants to cut your hair 8.0 cm shorter. How many inches will he be cutting off ?

8.0 cm 1 in2.54 cm

cm in

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B. Dimensional Analysis

5) Your European hairdresser wants to cut your hair 8.0 cm shorter. How many inches will he be cutting off ?

8.0 cm 1 in2.54 cm

cm in

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B. Dimensional Analysis

5) Your European hairdresser wants to cut your hair 8.0 cm shorter. How many inches will he be cutting off ?

8.0 cm 1 in2.54 cm

= 3.2 in

cm in

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B. Dimensional Analysis

6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

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B. Dimensional Analysis

6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

cm yd

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B. Dimensional Analysis

6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

550 cm

cm yd

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B. Dimensional Analysis

6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

550 cm 1 in2.54 cm

cm yd

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B. Dimensional Analysis

6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

550 cm 1 in2.54 cm

cm yd

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B. Dimensional Analysis

6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

550 cm 1 in2.54 cm

cm yd

1 ft12 in

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6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

550 cm 1 in2.54 cm

cm yd

1 ft12 in

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6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

550 cm 1 in2.54 cm

cm yd

1 ft12 in

1 yd3 ft

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B. Dimensional Analysis

6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

550 cm 1 in2.54 cm

cm yd

1 ft12 in

1 yd3 ft

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B. Dimensional Analysis

6) Taft football needs 550 cm for a 1st down. How many yards is this?

550 cm 1 in2.54 cm

= 6.0 yd

cm yd

1 ft12 in

1 yd3 ft

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B. Dimensional Analysis

7) A piece of wire is 1.3 m long. How many 1.5-cm pieces can be cut from this wire?

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B. Dimensional Analysis

7) A piece of wire is 1.3 m long. How many 1.5-cm pieces can be cut from this wire?

cm pieces

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7) A piece of wire is 1.3 m long. How many 1.5-cm pieces can be cut from this wire?

1.3 m

cm pieces

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7) A piece of wire is 1.3 m long. How many 1.5-cm pieces can be cut from this wire?

1.3 m 100 cm1 m

cm pieces

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7) A piece of wire is 1.3 m long. How many 1.5-cm pieces can be cut from this wire?

1.3 m 100 cm1 m

cm pieces

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7) A piece of wire is 1.3 m long. How many 1.5-cm pieces can be cut from this wire?

1.3 m 100 cm1 m

cm pieces

1 piece1.5 cm

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7) A piece of wire is 1.3 m long. How many 1.5-cm pieces can be cut from this wire?

1.3 m 100 cm1 m

cm pieces

1 piece1.5 cm

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7) A piece of wire is 1.3 m long. How many 1.5-cm pieces can be cut from this wire?

1.3 m 100 cm1 m

= 86 pieces

cm pieces

1 piece1.5 cm

C. Temperature

Used to measure the heat energy of a substance or reaction

n Celsius - 25°C

n Fahrenheit =

n Kelvin =

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