Metric to English Conversions

Conversion Factor Method

Conversion Factor Method First find the units Then choose the factor from the table Then do the multiplication 16 X 2.54 = 40.64 cm Don’t forget your new unit or to round if necessary

Conversion Factor Method Don’t forget your new unit or to round if necessary

Conversion Factor Method Word Problems Find the units Choose the correct conversion factor Do the multiplication then round to hundredths = 7.48 in 19 X 0.3937=7.4803 DON’T FORGET THE NEW UNIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Conversion Factor Method What are the units? What conversion factor do I use? What is the answer to the multiplication problem? Don’t forget your new unit or to round if necessary

Conversion Factor Method What are the units? What conversion factor do I use? What is the answer to the multiplication problem? Don’t forget your new unit or to round if necessary