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Convert 739.6 mg to grams: 739.6 mg = _____________________________________ g
Convert 739.6 mg to grams: 739.6 mg = _____________________________________ g
0.7396
Which of the following represents the correct conversion of 68 kg to mg?
Which of the following represents the correct conversion of 68 kg to mg?
- 6,800,000 mg
- 68,000 mg
- 680,000 mg
- 68,000,000 mg (correct)
Convert 26.9 dl to ml: 26.9 dl = _______________________________________ml
Convert 26.9 dl to ml: 26.9 dl = _______________________________________ml
2690
104.6 cl is equal to 1.046 dl.
104.6 cl is equal to 1.046 dl.
Convert 49 kg to cg. Show your work.
Convert 49 kg to cg. Show your work.
Using internet resources, 1 lb is equal to approximately __________ kg.
Using internet resources, 1 lb is equal to approximately __________ kg.
Which of the following is the closest equivalent of 100 km/hr in mi/hr?
Which of the following is the closest equivalent of 100 km/hr in mi/hr?
1 US liquid gallon is more than 4 liters.
1 US liquid gallon is more than 4 liters.
Without using internet resources, convert 70 cm to meters.
Without using internet resources, convert 70 cm to meters.
Without using internet resources, 2.5 km is equal to __________ mm.
Without using internet resources, 2.5 km is equal to __________ mm.
Which of the following is the accurate conversion of 1679 cm to km?
Which of the following is the accurate conversion of 1679 cm to km?
1 tonne is heavier than 1 US ton.
1 tonne is heavier than 1 US ton.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Imperial System of measurement?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Imperial System of measurement?
Canada primarily uses the Imperial System for all official measurements.
Canada primarily uses the Imperial System for all official measurements.
Match the following units with their approximate equivalent:
Match the following units with their approximate equivalent:
What human body reference was the 'inch' originally based on in the Imperial System?
What human body reference was the 'inch' originally based on in the Imperial System?
The metric system is based on base ______ for conversions.
The metric system is based on base ______ for conversions.
Match the following Metric units with their common references:
Match the following Metric units with their common references:
What was the original basis for the 'metre' in the Metric System?
What was the original basis for the 'metre' in the Metric System?
Which countries still primarily use the Imperial System?
Which countries still primarily use the Imperial System?
What does 'Metre' mean in Greek?
What does 'Metre' mean in Greek?
Flashcards
Non-Standard Length
Non-Standard Length
A non-standard unit of measurement based on body parts, like the cubit.
Cubit
Cubit
The length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.
Imperial System
Imperial System
A measurement system standardized in Great Britain that uses inches, feet, yards, and miles.
Inch
Inch
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Foot
Foot
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Yard
Yard
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Metric System
Metric System
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Metre
Metre
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What is a centimeter (cm)?
What is a centimeter (cm)?
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What is a millimeter (mm)?
What is a millimeter (mm)?
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What is a kilometer (km)?
What is a kilometer (km)?
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What happens when converting km to cm?
What happens when converting km to cm?
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What happens when converting mm to km?
What happens when converting mm to km?
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How many cm in a meter?
How many cm in a meter?
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How many mm in a meter?
How many mm in a meter?
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How many meters in a kilometer?
How many meters in a kilometer?
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Meters to Kilometers
Meters to Kilometers
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Grams to Milligrams
Grams to Milligrams
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Kilograms to Milligrams
Kilograms to Milligrams
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Milliliters to Deciliters
Milliliters to Deciliters
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Deciliters to Liters
Deciliters to Liters
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Study Notes
- Measurement conversions involve understanding and using different units of measurement.
Human Body as a Reference
- Non-standard units of measurement can be derived from the human body, as detailed in the video "Non-Standard Lengths"(2:40)
- Examples include using the length from the elbow to the fingertip, known as a cubit, which was standardized by kings in ancient Egypt and Rome.
- Other non-standard units include fingers, hand span, palm, cubit, foot span, and pace.
The Imperial System
- Standardized in Great Britain in 1824, the Imperial System was used in Canada until 1970.
- Currently, main users include the USA, Liberia, and Myanmar.
- Lacks a consistent unit conversion method.
- Still used for construction, height, and recipes.
- Inch: Roughly the length from the thumb knuckle to the thumb tip.
- Foot: Defined as the heel to toe length of a 6ft person.
- Yard: The length from one's nose to knuckles, equivalent to 3 feet.
- Mile: Approximately 1000 paces in length.
The Metric System
- Canada transitioned to the Metric System in 1970.
- Features consistent, base-10 conversions.
- Meter: Comes from the Greek word for measure.
- Millimeter (mm): About the thickness of a toonie.
- Centimeter (cm): Roughly the width of a pinky finger.
- Meter (m): Approximately from the floor to a doorknob.
- Kilometer (km): Used for longer distances.
Why the Metric System Matters
- Details are available in the video "Why the Metric System Matters"(5:07)
Converting Units of Measurement
- Converting units in the metric system can be done by moving a decimal point.
- Conversions: Kilo, Hecto, Deca, Unit, Deci, Centi, Milli.
- Use "King-Henry Died Unexpectedly Drinking Chocolate Milk" to remember the order.
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Explore measurement conversions focusing on non-standard and Imperial units. Learn how units like cubits, feet, and yards were historically derived and standardized. Understand the applications and limitations of the Imperial system.
