Q.2.57 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Perform each of the following conversions using metric and U.S. conversion factors: 

a. 3.428 lb to kilograms 

b. 1.6 m to inches 

c. 4.2 L to quarts 

d. 0.672 ft to millimeters 

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. 1.56 Kg

b. 63 in.

c. 4.5 qt

d. 205 mm

Step 1: Part (a) Given Information

Unit conversion of lb into Kg

Step 2: Part (a) Explanation

The unit conversion of lb into Kg can be given as:

$1 Kg=2.20 lb$

Given: 3.248 lb

$3.248 lb \times \frac{1 Kg}{2.20 lb}=1.56 Kg$

Step 1: Part (b) Given Information

Unit conversion of m into inches.

Step 2: Part (b) Explanation

The unit conversion of meters into inches can be given as:

$1 m=39.4 inches$

Given: 1.6 m

$1.6 m\times \frac{39.4 in.}{1 m}=63 in.$

Step 1: Part (c) Given Information

Unit conversion of L into quarts

Step 2: Part (c) Explanation

The unit conversion of L into quarts can be given as:

$1 L=1.06 qt$

Given: 4.2 L

$4.2 L\times \frac{1.06 qt}{1 L}=4.5 qt$

Step 1: Part (d) Given Information

Unit conversion of ft into mm.

Step 2: Part (d) Explanation

The unit conversion of ft into mm can be given as:

$1 ft=304.8 mm$

Given: 0.675 ft

$0.675 ft\times \frac{304.8 mm}{1 ft}=205 mm$