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Noun conversion factor has 1 sense
  1. conversion factor - factor by which a quantity that is expressed in one set of units must be multiplied in order to convert it into another set of units
    --1 is a kind of
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Conversion Factor

Definition:

A conversion factor refers to the ratio or proportion used to convert one unit of measurement to another. It is used to ensure accurate calculations and conversions between different systems of measurement.

Senses and Usages:

  • Mathematics: In mathematics, a conversion factor is a number used to change one set of units to another, such as converting inches to centimeters.
  • Physics: In physics, a conversion factor is utilized to convert between different units of measurement for various physical quantities, such as converting miles per hour to meters per second.
  • Chemistry: In chemistry, a conversion factor is employed to convert between different units of measurement for quantities such as molar mass, concentration, or volume.
  • Engineering: In engineering, conversion factors are frequently used to convert units of measurement in areas such as electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, or materials science.

Examples:

  1. The conversion factor from kilometers to miles is 0.621371.
  2. To convert 50 liters to gallons, multiply by the conversion factor of 0.264172.
  3. When converting Celsius to Fahrenheit, the conversion factor is 1.8 and you also add 32 to the result.

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