Conversion Flashcards
1
Q
How do you convert from millimetres to micrometers ?
A
X1000
divide by 1000 for opposite
2
Q
How do you convert from micrometers to manometers?
A
X1000
divide by 1000 for opposite
3
Q
What is the general rule for converting from smaller to larger unit?
A
To covert from smaller unit to larger divide by 1000.
To get from bigger to smaller unit times by 1000.
4
Q
Example.
Convert 6 micrometers to millimetres.
A
Divide by 1000 to give 0.006 mm
