Aviation Conversions and Measurements

Flashcards covering unit conversions, formulas, volume, weight, and speed equivalents based on the lecture notes.

Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion

$$\frac{\text{F}-32}{1.8}$$

Pressure Altitude (PA)

$$\text{PA} = (29.92 - \text{given}) \times 1000 + \text{elevation}$$

Knots (kts) to mph

$$1\,\text{kts} = 1.15\,\text{mph}$$

Knots (kts) to fps (f/s)

$$1\,\text{kts} = 1.69\,\text{fps}$$

Knots (kts) to kmph

$$1\,\text{kts} = 1.85\,\text{kmph}$$

Knots (kts) to m/s

$$1\,\text{kts} = .515\,\text{m/s}$$

Nautical Miles (nm) to Statute Miles (sm)

$$1\,\text{nm} = 1.15\,\text{sm}$$

Nautical Miles (nm) to Kilometers (km)

$$1\,\text{nm} = 1.85\,\text{km}$$

Nautical Miles (nm) to Feet (ft)

$$1\,\text{nm} = 6076\,\text{ft}$$

Inches (in) to Centimeters (cm)

$$1\,\text{in} = 2.54\,\text{cm}$$

Statute Miles (sm) to Feet (ft)

$$1\,\text{sm} = 5280\,\text{ft}$$

Yards (yd) to Feet (ft)

$$1\,\text{yd} = 3\,\text{ft}$$

Inches of Mercury (inHg) to Millibars (mb)

$$1\,\text{inHg} = 33.86\,\text{mb}$$

Inches of Mercury (inHg) to Hectopascals (hPa)

$$1\,\text{inHg} = 33.86\,\text{hPa}$$

Feet (ft) to Meters (m)

$$1\,\text{ft} = .305\,\text{m}$$

US Gallon to Fluid Ounces (fl oz)

$$1\,\text{US Gallon} = 128\,\text{fl oz}$$

US Gallon to Cups

$$1\,\text{US Gallon} = 16\,\text{Cups}$$

US Gallon to Liters (L)

$$1\,\text{US Gallon} = 3.78\,\text{L}$$

US Gallon to Quarts (qts)

$$1\,\text{US Gallon} = 4\,\text{qts}$$

US Gallon to Pints

$$1\,\text{US Gallon} = 8\,\text{pints}$$

US Gallon to Imperial Gallons (imp gal)

$$1\,\text{US Gallon} = .833\,\text{imp gal}$$

Pounds (lbs) to Ounces (oz)

$$1\,\text{lb} = 16\,\text{oz}$$

Pounds (lbs) to Kilograms (kg)

$$1\,\text{lb} = .454\,\text{kg}$$

AVGAS Weight per Gallon

$$6\,\text{lbs/gal}$$

Jet A (Jet Fuel) Weight per Gallon

$$6.7\,\text{lbs/gal}$$

Oil Weight per Gallon

$$7.5\,\text{lbs/gal}$$

Water Weight per Gallon

$$8.36\,\text{lbs/gal}$$

Hour (hr) to Seconds (s or sec)

$$1\,\text{hr} = 3600\,\text{sec}$$

Hour (hr) to Minutes (min)

$$1\,\text{hr} = 60\,\text{min}$$