Question

Perform each of the following conversions using metric and U.S. conversion factors:

a. 3.428 lb to kilograms

b. 1.6 m to inches

c. 4.2 L to quarts

d. 0.672 ft to millimeters

Short answer

a. 1.56 Kg

b. 63 in.

c. 4.5 qt

d. 205 mm

Step-by-step solution

Part (a) Given Information

Unit conversion of lb into Kg

Part (a) Explanation

The unit conversion of lb into Kg can be given as:

$1Kg=2.20lb$

Given: 3.248 lb

$3.248lb\times \frac{1Kg}{2.20lb}=1.56Kg$

Part (b) Given Information

Unit conversion of m into inches.

Part (b) Explanation

The unit conversion of meters into inches can be given as:

$1m=39.4inches$

Given: 1.6 m

$1.6m\times \frac{39.4in.}{1m}=63in.$

Part (c) Given Information

Unit conversion of L into quarts

Part (c) Explanation

The unit conversion of L into quarts can be given as:

$1L=1.06qt$

Given: 4.2 L

$4.2L\times \frac{1.06qt}{1L}=4.5qt$

Part (d) Given Information

Unit conversion of ft into mm.

Part (d) Explanation

The unit conversion of ft into mm can be given as:

$1ft=304.8mm$

Given: 0.675 ft

$0.675ft\times \frac{304.8mm}{1ft}=205mm$