Chemistry 151 at Miramar College
Evenings, Fall 1999

Chapter 2 - Some Unit Conversion Factors

Mass

  • 1 grain = 64.798 milligrams
  • 1 dram = 1.772 grams
  • 1 ounce = 16 drams
  • 1 dram = 27.344 grains
  • 1 pound = 7,000. grains
  • 1 ton = 2000 pounds
  • 1 metric ton = 1000 kilograms
  • 1 pound = 453.592 grams

Length

  • 1 inch = 2.540 centimeters
  • 1 foot = 12 inches
  • 1 yard = 3 feet
  • 1 rod = 5.5 yards
  • 1 mile = 1.609 kilometers
  • 1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers
  • 1 furlong = 220 yards

Volume

  • 1 fluid ounce = 8 fluid drams
  • 1 fluid ounce = 29.573 milliliters
  • 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces
  • 1 quart = 2 pints
  • 1 gallon = 4 quarts
  • 1 gallon = 3.785 liters
  • 1 barrel = 42 gallons
  • 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoon
  • 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoon
  • 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
  • 1 pint = 2 cups
  • 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet

Area

  • 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
  • 1 square mile = 640 acres
  • 1 square foot = 144 square inches
Go Back to the Chem 151 Main Page.