UNIT Conversion FACTOR - [Always Equals 1]

Question 1

Conversion factor

Answer 1

The amount of the smaller unit it takes to make up one of the larger units.

Question 2

Conversion factor from a Larger unit to a Smaller one

Answer 2

Multiply by your conversion factor
1 lb = 16 ounces
Go from lbs to oz, multiply by 16
2 lbs x 16 = 32 oz

Question 3

Conversion factor from a Smaller unit to a Larger one

Answer 3

Divide by your conversion factor
1 gal = 4 qts
Go from qts to gals, you will divide by 4
1 qt/4 = 0.25 gals

Question 4

FORMULA: Servings you can make

Answer 4

Amount you have / (divided by) Amount you need

Question 5

FORMULA: Total needed

Answer 5

Servings needed x Amount in a serving

Question 6

Rounding Up or Down?

Answer 6

If 3rd decimal place is 4 or below, round down. If 5 or above, round up.