Metric Conversions Factoring Label Method T. Trimpe

Factor Labeling Method Find this conversion box in your PSSA Coach book – formula sheet page!!!!!

1. Find Metric Conversion on Formula Sheet 2. Place GIVEN value over 1 3. Multiply a fraction bar 4. Place GIVEN conversion on bottom 5. Place UNKNOWN conversion on top 6. Cancel GIVEN units 7. Multiply across 8. Divide 9. Show unknown units GIVEN VALUE UNKNOWN VALUE 5 km =________m

1. Find Metric Conversion on Formula Sheet 2. Place GIVEN value over 1 3. Multiply a fraction bar 4. Place GIVEN conversion on bottom 5. Place UNKNOWN conversion on top 6. Cancel GIVEN units 7. Multiply across 8. Divide 9. Show unknown units GIVEN VALUE UNKNOWN VALUE 10 m =________ hm

1. Find Metric Conversion on Formula Sheet 2. Place GIVEN value over 1 3. Multiply a fraction bar 4. Place GIVEN conversion on bottom 5. Place UNKNOWN conversion on top 6. Cancel GIVEN units 7. Multiply across 8. Divide 9. Show unknown units GIVEN VALUE UNKNOWN VALUE 250 m =________ cm

1. Find Metric Conversion on Formula Sheet 2. Place GIVEN value over 1 3. Multiply a fraction bar 4. Place GIVEN conversion on bottom 5. Place UNKNOWN conversion on top 6. Cancel GIVEN units 7. Multiply across 8. Divide 9. Show unknown units GIVEN VALUE UNKNOWN VALUE 3500 mm =______m

Try these conversions using the ladder method mg = _______ g 21 L = _______ mL160 cm = _______ m 14 km = _______ m109 g = _______ kg 250 m = _______ km Conversion Practice Compare using, or =. 56 cm 6 m 7 g 698 mg 1. Find Metric Conversion on Formula Sheet 2. Place GIVEN value over 1 3. Multiply a fraction bar 4. Place GIVEN conversion on bottom 5. Place UNKNOWN conversion on top 6. Cancel GIVEN units 7. Multiply across 8. Divide 9. Show unknown units

Compare using, or =. 25) 63 cm 6 m 27) 5 g 508 mg 29) 1,500 mL 1.5 L 26) 536 cm 53.6 dm 28) 43 mg 5 g 30) 3.6 m 36 cm