How to Study for a Conversions Test

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering conversion rules, standard conversion factors across length, mass, and volume, temperature conversion formulas, and calculation examples.

Conversions mean changing a value from one unit to another, meaning you are not changing the __________, just the unit.

amount

When converting a value, if you are going to a smaller unit, you should __________.

multiply

When converting a value, if you are going to a bigger unit, you should __________.

divide

In length conversions, $1\,\text{in} =$ __________ $\text{cm}$.

$$2.54$$

In length conversions, $1\,\text{ft} =$ __________ $\text{cm}$.

$$30.48$$

In length conversions, $1\,\text{yd} =$ __________ $\text{m}$.

$$0.914$$

In mass conversions, $1\,\text{lb} =$ __________ $\text{kg}$.

$$0.4536$$

In mass conversions, $1\,\text{oz} =$ __________ $\text{g}$.

$$28.35$$

In volume conversions, $1\,\text{mL} =$ __________ $\text{cm}^3$.

$$1$$

In volume conversions, $1\,\text{gal} =$ __________ $\text{L}$.

$$3.785$$

In volume conversions, $1\,\text{L} =$ __________ $\text{gal}$.

$$0.264$$

The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is $^{\circ}\text{C} = (^{\circ}\text{F} - 32) \times$ __________.

$$\frac{5}{9}$$

The formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit is $^{\circ}\text{F} = \left(^{\circ}\text{C} \times \frac{9}{5}\right) +$ __________.

$$32$$

Converting $20\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ to $^{\circ}\text{F}$ yields $20 \times \frac{9}{5} + 32 =$ __________.

$$68\,^{\circ}\text{F}$$

Converting $12\,\text{in}$ to $\text{cm}$ using the factor $2.54$ results in $12 \times 2.54 =$ __________ $\text{cm}$.

$$30.48$$

Converting $5\,\text{lb}$ to $\text{kg}$ using the factor $0.4536$ results in $5 \times 0.4536 =$ __________ $\text{kg}$.

$$2.268$$