Name: ___________________________

Conversion Factor Practice

Common Unit Equivalencies: First, complete each of the unit equivalencies listed
below. Then write the 2 conversion factors associated with each. You must have
these equivalencies memorized for your quiz tomorrow!

1 m = ______ cm 1 m = _______ mm 1 km = _______ m

1 ft. = _____ in. 1 yd. = ______ ft. 1 min = _______ s

1 hr = ______ min 1 day = ______ hr. 1 year = _______

days

Unit Conversions with Conversion Factors

Example: 24 cm = __________ m
1. Write the 2 ratios that describe the relationship between the given unit of
measurement and the unit of measurement you are trying to find.
100 cm 1m
or
1m 100 cm

2. Second, write the given unit as a fraction.

24 cm
1

3. Third, multiply the given unit by the ratio that will cancel out the given unit.

Directions: For each of the following, write the conversion factor that will cancel
out the given unit.

1. 24 in. = __________ ft. 2. 355 m = _____________ km

3. 5 ft. = ___________ yd. 3. 7 ft. = _______________ in