Factor Label Method Worksheet

Factor Label Method Practice

Read each question carefully and use the factor label method (dimensional analysis) to convert the given units. Show all your work.

1. The factor label method is also known as   analysis.

2. A conversion factor is a ratio equal to  .

3. When setting up a conversion, the units you want to cancel should be placed in the   of the conversion factor.

1. Convert 5 meters to centimeters. (1 m = 100 cm)

2. Convert 2.5 hours to minutes. (1 hour = 60 minutes)

1. Which of the following is a correct conversion factor to convert seconds to minutes?

2. To convert kilometers to meters, you would multiply by which conversion factor?

1. A car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Convert this speed to feet per second. (1 mile = 5280 feet, 1 hour = 3600 seconds)

2. A recipe calls for 250 grams of flour. If 1 pound = 453.6 grams, how many pounds of flour are needed?