Conversions Flashcards

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How many pounds are in a kilogram?

A

2.20462

This is a common conversion factor used in weight measurements.

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2
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How many ounces are in a gram?

A

0.035274

This conversion is essential for converting between metric and imperial units.

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What is the relationship between imperial pints, quarts, and gallons?

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1 pint = 0.125 gallons

This relationship is important for understanding liquid measurements.

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4
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How many litres are in an Imperial gallon?

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4.54609

This is the standard conversion for liquid volume in the UK.

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5
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How many miles per hour are in a knot?

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1 knot = 1.15078 mph

This conversion is commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.

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How many miles are in a nautical mile?

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1 nautical mile = 1.15078 miles

Nautical miles are used in maritime navigation.

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How many metres are in a nautical mile?

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1852 metres

This is the standard measurement for nautical distances.

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How many centimetres are in an inch?

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2.54 cm

This conversion is essential for metric to imperial conversions.

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How many square inches are in a square foot?

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144 square inches

This is a basic area conversion factor.

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10
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How many American gallons are in an Imperial gallon?

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1.201

This conversion is important for understanding differences in liquid measurements between the US and UK.

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11
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What is the freezing point of water in Celsius and Fahrenheit?

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0 °C and 32 °F

This is a fundamental reference point in temperature scales.

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What is the absolute temperature in degrees Kelvin at 0 °C?

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273.15 K

The Kelvin scale is used in scientific contexts.

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13
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What is the weight of one imperial gallon of water?

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4.546 kg

This measurement is crucial for understanding liquid weights.

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14
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How many gallons are in a cubic foot?

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6.23 gallons

This conversion is useful for volume measurements.

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How many litres are in a cubic metre?

A

1000 litres

This is a standard metric volume conversion.

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16
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What is the value of gravitational acceleration?

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9.81 m/s² or 32.2 ft/s²

This value is critical in physics and engineering calculations.

17
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What are the conversion factors for length from Imperial to Metric?

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  • 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres
  • 1 foot = 30.48 centimetres
  • 1 yard = 0.91 metres
  • 1 mile = 1.61 kilometres

These factors are used to convert measurements from the Imperial system to the Metric system.

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What are the conversion factors for length from Metric to Imperial?

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  • 1 centimetre = 0.39 inches
  • 1 metre = 3.28 feet
  • 1 kilometre = 0.62 miles
  • 1 metre = 1.09 yards

These factors are used to convert measurements from the Metric system to the Imperial system.

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True or false: There is a difference between British and US Imperial systems for length.

A

FALSE

For length, both British and US Imperial systems are equivalent.

20
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What are the conversion factors for length from Imperial to Metric?

A
  • 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres
  • 1 foot = 30.48 centimetres
  • 1 yard = 0.91 metres
  • 1 mile = 1.61 kilometres

These factors are used to convert measurements from the Imperial system to the Metric system.

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What are the conversion factors for length from Metric to Imperial?

A
  • 1 centimetre = 0.39 inches
  • 1 metre = 3.28 feet
  • 1 kilometre = 0.62 miles
  • 1 metre = 1.09 yards

These factors are used to convert measurements from the Metric system to the Imperial system.

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True or false: There is a difference between British and US Imperial systems for length.

A

FALSE

For length, both British and US Imperial systems are equivalent.

23
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What does the imperial system not distinguish between?

A

Mass and weight

This applies to both British and US imperial systems.

24
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How many grams are in 1 ounce?

A

28.35 grams

This is a standard conversion factor for mass.

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How many kilograms are in **1 pound**?
0.45 kilograms ## Footnote This is a standard conversion factor for mass.
26
How many kilograms are in **1 ton (UK)**?
1.02 tonnes ## Footnote This is a standard conversion factor for mass.
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How many kilograms are in **1 ton (US)**?
0.91 tonnes ## Footnote This is a standard conversion factor for mass.
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How many pounds are in **1 kilogram**?
2.21 pounds ## Footnote This is a standard conversion factor for mass.
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How many pounds are in **1 ton (US)**?
2000 pounds ## Footnote This is a standard conversion factor for mass.
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How many pounds are in **1 ton (UK)**?
2240 pounds ## Footnote This is a standard conversion factor for mass.
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Fill in the blank: **1 tonne (1000kg)** is approximately _______ ton (UK).
0.98 ton (UK) ## Footnote This is a standard conversion factor for mass.
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Fill in the blank: **1 tonne (1000kg)** is approximately _______ ton (US).
1.10 ton (US) ## Footnote This is a standard conversion factor for mass.
33
How many ounces in pint, pints in quarts and quarts in gallon
20 ounces = 1 pint 2 pints = 1 quart 4 quarts = 1 gallon
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How many letres is 1 gallon
Us - 3.79 litres UK- 4.55 litres