Lesson 4: Conversions Between SI and Imperial - Summary

   Summary

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Review what you have learned prior to completing the Lesson Assignment.

Key Ideas

  • Conversion ratios and proportions are used to convert between SI and imperial units.
  • Conversion ratios will be provided in the form of charts.
  • The UK and US capacity units differ in their relationship to the metric system.
  • The conversion ratio for area is calculated by squaring the linear conversion ratio.
  • Use a formula to convert between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit.

Key Terms

  • Conversion Ratio
  • Proportion
  • Capacity
  • Volume
  • Mass
  • Length
  • UK imperial system
  • US imperial system
  • Celsius
  • Fahrenheit


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