How do you calculate metric conversions?
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.
How do you calculate metric units?
You can use this trick to convert between metric units.
- To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, multiply. Move the decimal point to the right.
- To convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit, divide. Move the decimal point to the left.
What are the measurements and conversions?
Measurements and Conversions Chart
| TABLE OF MEASURES | |
|---|---|
| Apothecaries’ | Square |
| 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters | 1/2 teaspoon = 2 mL |
| 1 centimeter = 0.39 inch | 1 teaspoon = 5 mL |
| 1 meter = 39.37 inches | 1 tablespoon = 15 mL |
What is the formula for measurements?
List of Measurement Formulas for 2-D Shapes
| Shape Name | Perimeter | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Square | 4a | a2 square units |
| Rectangle | 2(a + b) | l × w square units |
| Triangle | a + b + c | ½ Base × height square units |
| Parallelogram | 2(a + b) | base × height = b × h square units |
What is the formula for measurement?
List of Measurement Formulas for 2-D Shapes
| Shape Name | Perimeter | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | 2(a + b) | l × w square units |
| Triangle | a + b + c | ½ Base × height square units |
| Parallelogram | 2(a + b) | base × height = b × h square units |
| Isosceles Trapezoid | a + b+ c+ d | ½ (a + b)h square units |
How do you convert mm to KM?
The method to convert millimeters to kilometers is very simple. Simple way to do mm to km conversion is by dividing the millimeters value by 1000000.