CUSTOMARY AND METRIC UNITS

In this unit, you are provided a chart of conversion factors.  You are to use the table of conversions to compare and translate between the customary and metric systems of measurement.  You will also be introduced to “dimensional analysis” which is a scientific way to make conversions between units.  You will see this method used again in future science classes

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Practice Worksheet: Unit Conversions Within Same System
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