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29 April, 19:49

What is a conversion factor?

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  1. 29 April, 19:50
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    an arithmetical multiplier for converting a quantity expressed in one set of units into an equivalent expressed in another.
  2. 29 April, 20:15
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    It's a fraction, with different numbers and units on top and bottom, but with an overall value of exactly ' 1 ' with no unit.

    When properly applied, it 'converts' a quantity with one unit of measure into an identical quantity with different units.

    Example: to convert F feet to an identical quantity with the unit of 'inch', multiply (F feet) by the conversion factor

    (12 inch) / (1 foot).

    This fraction is exactly equal to ' 1 ' with no unit, and the result of the multiplication is

    (12 F) inch.
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