Conversion Graphs Learning Objective: Be able to use conversion graphs. 27/01/10
Units How many different units can you think of? What is each one used for? We can use conversion graphs to change from one unit into another.
Example: Here is a ruler with a centimetres scale on one side and an inches scale on the other: inches cm
inches cm Imagine snapping the ruler down the middle:
inches cm
inches cm
inches cm
inches cm If we line the two scales up at zero we can draw a conversion graph.
inches cm How many inches is 7cm?
inches cm How many inches is 7cm?
inches cm How many inches is 7cm? 2.8 inches
inches cm How many inches is 5cm?..11cm?..14cm?
inches cm How many inches is 5cm?..11cm?..14cm?
inches cm How many centimetres is 4 inches? 4 inches = ____ cm
inches cm 4 inches = ____ cm