Units and conversion factors table of contents section page references 3 i. Nursing conversions and formulas 15 gtt 1 ml 15 ml 3 tsp 1 t 1 mg mcg 60 mg gr 1 1 g gr 15 2. Find a conversion factor between the given units and the desired units, and write it as an equation. We can write the conversion as a fraction that equals 1.
Prefix used in code prefix for written unit multiplier da deka. The site also includes a predictive tool that suggests possible conversions based on input, allowing for easier navigation while learning more about various unit systems. In the usa there are many people that choose to use the metric system. Prefixes produce units that are of an appropriate size for the application, e. Pressure conversion from the user, a value for atmospheric pressure pis given to be converted to different pressure units. These conversion tables are provided for your reference. Quick, free, online unit converter that converts common units of measurement, along with 77 other converters covering an assortment of units.
Dimensions and units for physical quantities mksq system 6,7 a. Multiply it out leaving all units in the answer cancel any units that are both top and bottom. Unit conversions for mass units are in the table below. Dimensions of esu and emu electric and magnetic quantities 5 v. Conversion charts and formulas metric system volume basic unit is stere s which is 1 cubic meter metric metric cubic cubic cubic unit meters inches feet yards miles unit steres inch foot yards millimeter mm. Conversion formulas and tables metric to english, english to metric introduction most of the world, with the exception of the usa, uses the metric system of measurements exclusively. Volume basic unit is stere s which is 1 cubic meter. Commonly used hvac formulae and conversions air side q total cfm x h i. Some of the derived units have special names, such as newton. And it is safe to multiply by 1 does not affect the answer. To convert between inches of mercury inhgand millimeters of mercury mmhgor torr, use the formulas below. Customary system 1 yd 3 ft 3 tsp 1 tbs 1 ft 12 in 16 tbs 1 cup 1 fathom 6 ft 1 cup 8 oz liquid capacity 1 mi 5, 280 ft 1 pt 2 cups 1 acre 43,560 ft 1 qt 2 pt 1 lb 16 oz dry weight 1 gal 4 qt 1 t 2000 lb 1 gal 231 in 1 ft 7. Description of units mechanical, electric, magnetic 4 iii. There are also those who are unfamiliar with, or just dont like the metric system.
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