Question

Define: Conversion factors

Answer 1

A conversion factor is a number used to change one set of units to another, by multiplying or dividing. When a conversion is necessary, the appropriate conversion factor to an equal value must be used. For example, to convert inches to feet, the appropriate conversion value is 12 inches equal 1 foot.

Answer 2

an arithmetical multiplier for converting a set of units to another set of units. For example, a foot is 12 inches, so if you were to convert three feet to inches the equation would be 3ft/Xin and you would multiply three by twelve to get 36 inches.