A. Below is a list of basic conversions that you should know:
Distance:
| 1000 mm = 1 m | 12 in = 1 ft |
| 100 cm = 1 m | 3 ft = 1 yd |
| 1000 m = 1 km | 5280 ft = 1 mile |
| 1 in = 2.54 cm | 1760 yd = 1 mile |
Volume:
| 1000 mL = 1 L | 1 pint = 2 cups |
| 1 Tbl = 3 Tsp | 2 quarts = 1 pint |
| 1 cup = 16 Tbl | 4 quarts = 1 gal |
| 1 cup = 8 oz | 231 in3 = 1 gal |
Weight:
| 1000 mg = 1 g | 1 lb = 16 oz |
| 1000 g = 1 kg | 1 ton = 2000 lbs |
B. Examples
Ex [1] 36 yd = ______ in
a. First, convert yd to feet. 36 yd = 108 ft. (Multiply 36 x 3).
b. 108 ft = 12 x 108 in = 1296 in.
c. The answer is 1296.
Ex [2] How many pints are in 3 gallons? ________
a. First, convert gallons to quarts. 3 gallons = 3 x 4 quarts or 12.
b. Convert quarts to pints: 12 quarts = 12 x 2 pints = 24 pints.
c. The answer is 24.
Ex [3] 2.5 pounds = ______ oz.
a. There are 16 oz in a pound so multiply 2.5 by 16 or 40.
b. The answer is 40.
C. If you need more conversions, most can be found on the basic conversion page.