SI Units and Unit Conversion Slides
SI Units and Unit Conversion Slides
Problem:
1. 150 lb person = _____ kg
2. How many pounds are in 55 kgs?
Length/Distance
• Meter is the SI Unit for length and distance.
• Feet is the standard unit.
Conversion rates
1 meter = 3.28 feet
1 mile = 1609 meters
1 meter = 1.09 yards
Problem:
1. 1 football field = 120 yards. How many meters are in a
football field?
2. If your are 5 ft and 3 inches tall, what is you height in
meters?
Here are the SI units you need to know for now.
Remember, these are not the only units of measurement.
These are just the ‘base’ unit.
Notice that both mass and meter have m as there
symbol. Be careful. This can become confusing.
How do we define a ‘good’ measurement
• When taking measurement there are bound to be
mistakes.
• When is a mistake ok? When do we need to
remeasure?
Precision vs. accuracy
4. 3,800 = _____________
5.9,800,000= _____________
6. 0.0000089 = _____________
Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQpQ0hxVNTg
Classwork/homework
• Ask the substitute for the Unit Conversion Worksheet. Complete
this individually and check your answers with other people at
your desk.
Day 5 - Friday