Chapter 2 Systems of Conversions Flashcards
Milli=
….a milli
1/1,000
Kilo =
1,000 kilos of drugs will cost you…
1,000
Centi=
1 cent of $1.00
1/100
1km is how many meters?
1 kilo x 1 meter
1,000 x 1 = 1,000
1 km = 1,000 m
1 kg is how many grams?
1 kilo x 1 gram
1,000 x 1 = 1,000
1 kg = 1,000 g
1 meter is how many cm?
Centi (1/100) x 1 m
1 m = 100 cm
1 meter is how many mm?
Mili (1/1,000) x 1 m
1m = 1,000 mm
1 Liter is how many ml?
Mili (1/1,000) x 1 L
1 L = 1,000 ml
1 gram is how many mg?
Milli (1/1,000) x 1 g
1 g = 1,000 mg
How many millimeters are in 1 cm?
10 mm = 1 cm
How many grams are in 3/4 of a kg?
1 kg = 1,000 g
1,000 / 4 = 250
250 x 3 =750
750 g
1 inch = 2.54 cm (25.4 mm)
How do convert inches to centimeters
And cm to in?
inches to cm = multiply
Cm to inches = divide
1 meter is how many inches?
3 rulers
1 m = 39 in
1 oz is how many ml?
1 oz = 30 ml
1 qt is how many liters?
Half a 2 liter (is 1 liter or a quart)
1 qt = about 1 L
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
How do you convert from kg to lbs
and lbs to kg?
Kg to lbs = multiply
Lbs to kg = divide
Boiling point
100 C
212 F
Freezing
0 C
32 F
Body temp.
37 C
98.6 F
Military times
3, 6, 9 and 12
15, 18, 21 and 00
I
1
V
5
X
10
L
50
C
100
D
500
M
1,000