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Apr 18, 2016 · What is a conversion factor? A conversion factor is a known ratio. For example, we know that 1 g = 1000 mg. A conversion factor just places this ratio in the form of a fraction. It could be written as . 1 g = 1 or as 1000 mg = 1. 1000 mg 1 g. Each way of expressing this ratio is equal to 1, whether 1 g is in the numerator or the denominator. ................
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