1. September 13, 2017
Dimensional Analysis

2. Q: How do we convert between US and metric measurements?
Using DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS!

3. Rules for Conversions Step 1: Step 2:
Circle what you are looking for in the problem and underline what you are given. Always start by writing down what you know (what are you given?)
Step 2:
Draw your grid and set up the units
If a unit was previously on top, it must go on the bottom to cancel

4. Rules for Conversions Step 3: Step 4:
Place the numbers in the appropriate spot as given on the reference sheet
Step 4:
Cancel the units, complete the math
multiplying ALL the top numbers together
multiplying ALL the bottom numbers together
divide your top answer by your bottom answer

5. EXAMPLES How many feet are in 100 centimeters?
How many oz are in 10 mL?
How many kg are in 180 lbs?