18 Conversions Between the Metric and Common System
It’s often necessary to convert between the metric and the common system. Here are the conversions you will need to know for this class:
- 1 kilogram = 2.21 pounds
- 1 ounce = 28.35 grams
- 1 liter = 33.8 fluid ounces
- 1 teaspoon = 4.93 milliliters
Please be aware that none of these conversions is exact.
We will use factor labeling to make these conversions. We will round our answers to the nearest hundredth after we have completed the conversion.
How many kilograms are in 43 pounds?
How many milliliters are in 3 teaspoons?
Factor labeling is especially useful if you need to use more than one factor. Use the above conversions as “bridges” between one system and the other, and use conversions you have already learned.
How many cups are in one liter?
How many grams are in 5 pounds? We can set this up two ways, and get slightly different answers (because, remember, none of the bridge conversions is exact.) Both answers will be considered correct, and will be close enough to work with in the kitchen.
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We will use decimals to express all our answers when we convert between the two systems.
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Assignment
Purpose
To practice making conversions between the common system and the metric system using factor labeling.
Outcomes
By completing this assignment, you will be able to…
- Use bridges to convert between the common and the metric system.
- Make conversions with more than one step using factor labeling.
Instructions
To complete this assignment…
- Use the relationships you have been given to make the conversions.
- Use factor labeling to set up the problems.
- Express all answers using decimals. Round the final answer to the nearest hundredth.
Tips for Success
To help in the completion of this assignment, make sure to:
- Round your answer after you have complete your calculations.
- Use the bridge relationships to convert between the common and the metric systems.
Conversions Assignment
1) 5.6 kilograms = ______ pounds
2) 12 kilograms = ______ pounds
3) 7.5 pounds = ______ kilograms
4) 36 pounds = ______ kilograms
5) 30 ounces = ______ grams
6) 12.25 ounces = ______ grams
7) 320 grams = ______ ounces
8) 568 grams = ______ ounces
9) 2.5 liters = ______ fluid ounces
10) 1.75 liters = ______ fluid ounces
11) 64 fluid ounces = ______ liters
12) 128 fluid ounces = ______ liters
13) 4 teaspoons = ______ milliliters
14) 1.75 teaspoons = ______ milliliters
15) 18 milliliters = ______ teaspoons
16) 27 milliliters = ______ teaspoons
17) 12 pounds = ______ grams
18) 2.5 kilograms = ______ ounces
19) 3 liters = ______ pints
20) 35 milliliters = ______ tablespoons
21) 500 grams = ______ pounds
22) 76 ounces = ______ kilograms
23) 1 liter = ______ quarts
24) 4 tablespoons = ______ milliliters
