Metric to Imperial conversions involve changing units from the metric system, like grams and kilograms, to the Imperial system, such as pounds and ounces. This is useful because different regions around the world use different measurement systems.
For our exercise, we need to convert the mass of a diamond from the metric system to the Imperial system. First, you convert grams to kilograms:
- Given mass in grams: 106.04 grams.
- Convert to kilograms by dividing by 1000: \( rac{106.04}{1000} = 0.10604 \) kilograms.
Now, to convert kilograms to pounds by using the given conversion factor:
- Use the conversion factor, where 1 kg = 2.21 lbs.
- Multiply: 0.10604 kg × 2.21 lbs per kg = 0.2343284 lbs.
Understanding these conversions is essential for anyone dealing with international transactions or scientific research, where units might differ based on the audience or region.