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1.2 Conversions Between Metric & Imperial Systems
In many circumstances, an estimated conversion is all that is required.
Even though 1 inch = 2.54 cm, approximate relationships such as 1 in. = 2.5 cm,
can be used to estimate conversions between the metric and imperial systems.
Example 1) Convert 12 miles to kilometers. 1
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Example 2) Convert 5 m to yards. Example 3) Convert 144 pounds to kilograms. 2
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Example 4) Convert 30 cm to inches. Example 5) Converting gallons to litres...
1 imperial gallon = 4.546 L
Most people round to...
1 gallon = 4 L *estimate* so... if you convert 8 litres of milk = ... ?
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Example 6) Convert 30oC to degrees Fahrenheit. Example 7) Convert 40oF to degrees Celsius. /
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