Measurements, Math

and Estimation -
English/Metric
Conversion
(Exotic Units)

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Converting Between Different Systems of Measurement
Less Commonly Used Units....................................................................................... 1

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 Common Conversions
English Unit Metric Conversion Metric Estimation

1 inch 2.54 centimeter 2.5 centimeter

.305 meter .3 meter
1 foot
30.48 centimeters 30 centimeters
1 mile 1.609 kilometers 1.5 kilometers
.454 kilogram .5 kilogram
1 pound
4.45 Newton 5 Newtons
.447 meter/second .5 meter/second
1 mile/hour
1.609 kilometers/hour 1.5 kilometers/hour

Metric Unit English Conversion Useful Estimation

3.28 feet 3 feet

1 meter
39.37 inches 40 inches
1 centimeter .393 inch
1 gram .0022 pounds
1 kilogram 2.204 pounds 2 pounds
1 meter/second 3.28 feet/second 3 feet/second
1 kilometer/hour .621 miles/hour 2/3 mile/hour

English Unit English Conversion Useful Estimation

1 foot 12 inches
1 yard 3 feet
1 mile 5280 feet 5000 feet
1 ton 2000 pounds
1 metric ton 2204 pounds
1 mile/hour 1.467 feet/second 1.5 feet/second
Directions: Using the information provided and the “Common Conversions” reference sheet, convert the following
quantities as instructed. Show work and include units when solving.

380. Given that 1 league is equal to 18,228.35 feet, just how far down (in miles) would we descend if we travel “20,000
Leagues Under The Sea”?

381. Watching a military news report, a solider is quoted as saying an enemy base is “2 clicks” due east. If one click is
3,280.84 feet in length, how many miles is equivalent to two clicks?

382. The standard definition for a story is 10 feet, 10 inches. Determine the height of a 25-story skyscraper in meters,
feet, and miles.

383. One nautical mile is equal to 1,852 meters. If a ship has to travel a distance of 3,500 miles to its destination port,
how many nautical miles does it have to travel?

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384. A bale is a unit of mass used in agriculture. One bale is equal to 2135.15 newtons. How many pounds are present
in 5 bales?

385. A pennyweight is defined as 1.56 grams of mass (it’s an obsolete unit that is still used by some dentists and
jewelers). How many pennyweights are equivalent to ten pounds?

386. A standard “pace” is 30 inches. How many miles away is a journey that totals 1,400 paces?

387. A stride is defined as 5 feet in length. How many kilometers are covered by a runner who makes 6,403 strides?

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388. In India and South Asia, the candy was a traditional unit of mass (and typically the largest in its system of units.)
The candy is equal to 559.97 pounds. How many tons are equivalent to 18 candies?

389. Jewelers use the carat (not to be confused with the “karat”, used for gold), which is used to represent the mass of
precious metals and stones. One carat is equal to 0.259 grams. A popular pair of diamond earrings have 0.10
carat of diamonds, and retail for $2,000.
a. How many pounds are equal to one carat?
b. How many carats are there in one pound?
c. If the 0.10 carat earrings are $2,000, how much would it cost to buy enough earrings to obtain one pound of
diamonds?

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Directions: Convert the following measurements using the conversion provided and conversions listed on the reference
sheet entitled “Common Conversions”. Show work and include units when solving the problem.

oz lb
390. 300 →
sec min
(1 lb = 16 oz )

g oz
391. 150 →
min min
(1 oz = 28.35 g )

392. (
750 acres → km 2 1 acre = 43,560 ft 2 )

rods ft
393. 25 →
min sec
(1 rod = 16.5 ft )

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 g oz
394. 50 →
min min
(1 oz = 28.35 g )

395. (
60 acres → m 2 1 acre = 43,560 ft 2 )