Unit conversions with NIST factors
ASP video lesson, 6:58. ASP Domain 1: Mathematical Calculations
Convert feet to meters, inches to centimeters, gallons to liters, pounds to kilograms and °F to °C with the NIST SP 811 factors, with worked examples for the ASP exam.
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What this lesson covers
In this lesson, you'll learn to: state the NIST factors for length, volume and mass, convert feet and inches to meters and centimeters, convert gallons and pounds to liters and kilograms, and convert °F to °C while avoiding common slips. Conversions come from the NIST guide to the International System of Units. Here are four common factors. One foot is 0.3048 meter. One inch is 2.54 centimeters. One U.S.
- Intro
- Learning objectives
- NIST conversion factors
- Reading the table
- Worked example: length
- Worked example: volume and mass
- Temperature
- Worked example: temperature
- On the job
- Common exam traps
- Recap quiz
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