Conversion Lab - University of Nebraska–Lincoln



Conversion Lab

Names: __________________________________

Materials

• Table

• Meter stick

• 100 mL graduated cylinder

• 1 cup pyrex measuring cup

• Scale that measures grams and ounces

Procedure

1. Measure a length of the table top in centimeters. Record measurement. ______________

2. Measure the same length in millimeters. Record measurement. ________________

3. Measure the same length in inches. Record measurement. ________________

4. Calculate the number of millimeters in one centimeter using the measurements you took. Show your work.

5. Calculate the number of centimeters in one inch using the measurements you took. Show your work.

6. Using your book, computer, or other resources, see if your answers are correct. Were they correct? _______________ If not, what are the correct answers. _______________________

7. Fill the graduated cylinder to 100 mL of tap water. Pour into 1 cup pyrex measuring cup. How many ounces are there? ________________________

8. Calculate how many mL are in one ounce using your measurements. Show your work.

9. Using resources, check your answer. What is the correct answer? __________________

10. Using the scale, measure the mass of small object. What is its mass in grams? ______________ What is it’s mass in ounces? __________________

11. Calculate the number of grams in one ounce using your measurements. Show your work.

12. Use resources to check your answer. What is the correct answer? ________________

13. You have just calculated conversion factors to convert from some English units to metric and vice versa.

14. List some times that you would convert from English to metric or vice versa.

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