3.1.1

Converting Between Units

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Converting Between Units

It is important to know how to convert between two units. For example miles and kilometres.

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Using a ratio

  • If we have a ratio of miles to kilometres and need to find 25 miles in terms of kilometres we just multiply both sides by the same number.
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Converting units of volume

  • Remember that 1cm3 = 1ml.
  • We can convert units of area in this way too:
    • 1m² = 1m × 1m
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Using fractions

  • We can convert units by using fractions like in this example.

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1Number

1.1Using Numbers

1.2Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

1.3Powers & Roots

1.4Accuracy

2Algebra

2.1Introduction to Algebra

2.2Manipulating Algebra

2.3Proofs & Functions

2.4Straight Line Graphs

2.5Common Graphs

2.6Transformations & Tangents

2.7Properties of Graphs

2.8Solving Equations

2.9Inequalities

2.10Sequences

3Ratio

4Geometry

4.1Introduction to Geometry

4.2Triangles & Quadrilaterals

4.3Transformations

4.4Circle Basics

4.5Circle Theorems

4.6Measurements & Units

4.7Calculating Area

4.8Triangle Formulae

4.93D Shapes

4.10Vectors

5Probability

6Statistics

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