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Definition--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents Concepts--Converting Units
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Definition--Ratios, Proportions, and Percents Concepts--Converting Units

Converting Units

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Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

Definition

Converting units involves changing a measurement from one unit to another using a conversion factor.

Description

Converting units is essential in various fields such as science, engineering, and everyday life. It involves using ratios and proportions to switch between different measurement systems, such as converting inches to centimeters or gallons to liters.

For example, to convert 5 miles to kilometers, knowing that 1 mile is approximately 1.60934 kilometers, you multiply 

5 × 1.60934 = 8.0467 kilometers

In math education, mastering unit conversion helps students understand the relationships between different measurement systems and enhances their problem-solving skills. It is crucial for scientific experiments, cooking, travel, and many other practical applications.

Teacher’s Script: "If you have 10 inches and you want to convert it to centimeters, knowing that 1 inch is 2.54 centimeters, you calculate 10 × 2.54 = 25.4. So, 10 inches is 25.4 centimeters."

Converting Units
A common conversion involves 
Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice-versa.

For a complete collection of terms related to Ratios, Proportions, and Percents click on this link: Ratios, Proportions, and Percents Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.RP.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.SRT.A.1.B
Grade Range 6 - 8
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
        • Ratios and Rates
Copyright Year 2021
Keywords ratios, Percent, definitions, glossary terms, rates, proportions