8.3+US+to+Metric

Section 8.3 - US to Metric
To convert between US and Metric measurements, use the second method introduced in section 8.1. In order to do that, you will need the conversion factor that "translates" between the two systems. Although you might memorize them if you are doing conversions often, you will probably just look them up to complete the process.

Here are some common conversion factors. Not all are exact, but close enough for most problems you will encounter.

2.54 centimeters = 1 inch 1.6 kilometers = 1 mile 2.2 pounds = 1 kilogram 0.95 liters = 1 quart


 * Celsius and Fahrenheit**

The conversion process between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures is not quite as straightforward. However there are two formulas that can be used. You can actually use either one, but it will be easier to use the one that solves for the one you want to know.




 * Chapter Eight Practice Problems**

**Where to from here?**
8.1 US Measurement 8.2 Metric Measurement 8.3 US to Metric Chapter Eight Summary Chapter Eight Homework