PHAG 6: Size DOES matter! Simplifying size conversion: From Metric to Imperial System

Length Conversion: When converting lengths from the metric system to the imperial system, the following conversion factors can be used:

1 meter (m) ≈ 3.28084 feet (ft) 1 centimeter (cm) ≈ 0.39370 inches (in)

To convert a length from metric to imperial, simply multiply the metric value by the appropriate conversion factor. For example:

• To convert 2 meters to feet: 2 m * 3.28084 ft/m ≈ 6.56168 ft
• To convert 50 centimeters to inches: 50 cm * 0.39370 in/cm ≈ 19.685 in

Weight Conversion: Weight conversion from the metric system to the imperial system can be accomplished using the following conversion factors:

1 kilogram (kg) ≈ 2.20462 pounds (lb) 1 gram (g) ≈ 0.00220462 pounds (lb)

To convert a weight from metric to imperial, multiply the metric value by the appropriate conversion factor. For example:

• To convert 5 kilograms to pounds: 5 kg * 2.20462 lb/kg ≈ 11.0231 lb
• To convert 750 grams to pounds: 750 g * 0.00220462 lb/g ≈ 1.65347 lb

Conversion Chart: To simplify size conversion between the metric and imperial systems, here's a handy chart summarizing the conversion factors for length and weight: