To convert from one unit to another within the metric system usually means moving a decimal point. If you can remember what the prefixes mean, you can convert within the metric system relatively easily by simply multiplying or dividing the number by the value of the prefix.
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What is the metric conversion chart?
Length
| Metric | US or Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 millimeter [mm] | 0.03937 in | |
| 1 centimeter [cm] | 10 mm | 0.3937 in |
| 1 meter [m] | 100 cm | 1.0936 yd |
| 1 kilometer [km] | 1000 m | 0.6214 mile |
What is my height in metric?
To convert your height to its metric equivalent, start by calculating your height in inches only. A person who’s 5 feet, 6 inches tall is 66 inches. One inch equals 2.54 centimeters (cm). So, to make the conversion, simply multiply your height in inches by 2.54 to get your height in centimeters.
How many grams go into a kilogram?
One kilogram equals 1000 grams.
How do you show work for conversions?
Summary
- Write the conversion as a fraction (that equals one)
- Multiply it out (leaving all units in the answer)
- Cancel any units that are both top and bottom.
How do you convert metric units to English units?
Here’s an easy temperature conversion to remember: 16°C = 61°F.
Converting Metric Units to English Units.
| Metric-to-English Conversions | Metric Units in Plain English |
|---|---|
| 1 kilometer ≈ 0.62 miles | A kilometer is about 1/2 mile. |
| 1 liter ≈ 0.26 gallons | A liter is about 1 quart (1/4 gallon). |
| 1 kilogram ≈ 2.20 pounds | A kilo is about 2 pounds. |
| 0°C = 32°F | 0°C is cold. |
How much CM is 5 5 feet?
5’5 = 165.1 cm
Convert 5 ft 5 to centimeters.
How many cm is 5 foot 6?
| 4 feet 0 inches | = 121.92 centimeters |
|---|---|
| 6 feet 5 inches | = 195.58 centimeters |
| 6 feet 6 inches | = 198.12 centimeters |
| 6 feet 7 inches | = 200.66 centimeters |
| 6 feet 8 inches | = 203.20 centimeters |
How many cm is 5/9 feet?
175.26 cm
5’9 = 175.26 cm.
How many ml is 5grams?
Gram to Milliliter Conversion Table
| Weight in Grams: | Volume in Milliliters of: | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Granulated Sugar | |
| 4 g | 4 ml | 5.7143 ml |
| 5 g | 5 ml | 7.1429 ml |
| 6 g | 6 ml | 8.5714 ml |
How do u convert cm to mm?
To convert a centimeter measurement to a millimeter measurement, multiply the length by the conversion ratio. The length in millimeters is equal to the centimeters multiplied by 10.
How do you convert from imperial to metric?
How to Convert Imperial to Metric
- Find the right conversion number (see Metric – Imperial Conversion Charts)
- Multiply.
- If the answer is in the thousands or millions (or thousandths or millionths), then drop the zeros and use the correct prefix (see Metric Numbers)
What are examples of metric units?
The metric system has meter, centimeter, millimeter, and kilometer for length; kilograms and gram for weight; liter and milliliter for capacity; hours, minutes, seconds for time.
How many cm is 5 ft 3?
5’3 = 160.02 cm.
What height is 167 cm in feet?
5’5.75
167 cm = 5’5.75
Convert 167 centimeters to feet and inches.
How many cm is 5/2 inches?
157.48 cm
5’2 = 157.48 cm.
What is 5ft 8 cm?
172.72 cm
5’8 = 172.72 cm.
How many inches is 3ft by 4ft?
Feet to inches conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Inches (“) |
|---|---|
| 0.2 ft | 2.4 ″ |
| 0.3 ft | 3.6 ″ |
| 0.4 ft | 4.8 ″ |
| 0.5 ft | 6.0 ″ |
How many cm is 4 ft 11?
149.86
Feet to Centimeters (ft to cm) Conversion
| Feet Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 4 feet 11 inches | 149.86 |
| 5 feet 0 inches | 152.40 |
| 5 feet 1 inches | 154.94 |
| 5 feet 2 inches | 157.48 |
How tall is the average 15 year old male?
For American men 20 years old and up, the average age-adjusted height is 69.1 inches (175.4 cm), or just over 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Height by age.
| Age (years) | 50th percentile height for boys (inches and centimeters) |
|---|---|
| 13 | 61.4 in. (156 cm) |
| 14 | 64.6 in. (164 cm) |
| 15 | 66.9 in. (170 cm) |
| 16 | 68.3 in. (173.5 cm) |
How many cm is 5’7 feet?
170.18 cm
5’7 = 170.18 cm.