Section 35.3 Deliberate Practice: Unit Conversions
Algebra is a skill, which means it requires practice to become proficient. But it will take more than rote repetition to get there. Deliberate practice is the thoughtful repetition of a task. For each of these sections, you will be given a list of specific skills or ideas to focus on as you practice thinking through the problems.
Focus on these skills:
You may need to use the internet to determine the appropriate conversion factor.
Explicitly write out the conversion factor and show the cancellation step.
Present your work legibly.
Worksheet Worksheet
Instructions: Convert the quantity to the indicated units. You may need to look up the conversion factor.
1.
Convert 39 deciliters to milliliters.
2.
Convert 4 kilometers to centimeters.
3.
Convert 13 micrograms to milligrams.
4.
Convert 3 astronomical units to meters.
5.
Convert 8 nautical miles to feet.
6.
How many ounces are in 12 cups?
7.
How many pints are in 3 gallons?
8.
How many teaspoons are in 9 tablespoons?
9.
How many ounces are in 3 pounds?
10.
How many liters are in 2 gallons?