Question

What is a conversion factor? Explain with example.

Answer 1

Conversion factor:

A conversion factor is a number used to change one set of units to another, by multiplying or dividing.

For example,

To convert inches to feet, the appropriate conversion value is $12$ inches equal to $1$ foot.

To convert minutes to hours, the appropriate conversion value is $60$ minutes equal to $1$ hour.

To convert meters into centimeters, the appropriate conversion value is $1$ meter equal to $100$ centimeters.