How do you do metric conversions in math?
To convert from one unit to another within the metric system usually means moving a decimal point. If you can remember what the prefixes mean, you can convert within the metric system relatively easily by simply multiplying or dividing the number by the value of the prefix.
What is the metric system conversion chart?
Length
| Metric | US or Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 millimeter [mm] | 0.03937 in | |
| 1 centimeter [cm] | 10 mm | 0.3937 in |
| 1 meter [m] | 100 cm | 1.0936 yd |
| 1 kilometer [km] | 1000 m | 0.6214 mile |
What is a conversion sheet?
: a table of equivalents for changing units of measure or weight into other units.
How do I memorize metric conversion tables?
A handy trick for remembering the basic metric prefixes is the mnemonic “King Henry Died Until Drinking Chocolate Milk,” (or, if you prefer, “King Henry Doesn’t Usually Drink Chocolate Milk”).
How do you teach metric conversions?
General principles for teaching the metric system
- Stop teaching (and using) customary units completely.
- Never teach conversion of units from customary to metric or vice-versa.
- Teach measuring in metric by doing measuring in metric.
- Use SI, the International System of Units, also called the modern metric system.
How do you calculate conversion measurement?
In most cases, if you want to convert between units in the metric system you will just need to multiply or divide by 10, 100 or 1000.
What is the conversion from metric to inches?
Since there are 25.4 millimeters in one inch, the length in inches is equal to millimeters divided by 25.4. Thus, the formula to convert millimeters to inches is the length divided by 25.4.
What’s the conversion from metric to standard?
Metric / Standard Wrench Conversion Chart
| Bolt Diameter | Metric | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8″ | 8mm | 5/16″ |
| 3/16″ | 10mm | 3/8″ |
| 1/4″ | 11mm | 7/16″ |
| 5/16″ | 13mm | 1/2″ |