Chapter 1

Measurements for scientific purposes are in metric while those in everyday occurrence are in standard. Hopefully, this will help those of you who are metrically challenged.

Yeah, it may be confusing. Sorry ‘bout that.

Length and Distance

1 kilometer (km) = .62 miles = 1 klick (military jargon for km)

1 meter (m) = 39.37 inches

1 centimeter (cm) = .3937 inches

1 mile = 1.6 km

1 foot = 30.48 cm or .3048 m

1 inch = 2.54 cm

2 inches = 5.08 cm

4 inches = 10.16 cm

6 inches = 15.24 cm

8 inches = 20.32 cm

10 inches = 25.4 cm

12 inches = 30.48 cm

Weight

1 kilogram (kg) = 2.205 lb.

1 lb. = .4536 kg

Temperature

0°C = 32°F

5°C = 41°F

10°C = 50°F

15°C = 59°F

20°C = 68°F

25°C = 77°F

30°C = 86°F

VERY rough (inaccurate, but approximate) conversions

1 km = 2/3 mile

1 meter = 1 yard

1 cm = 1/3 of an inch

1 kg = 2 lb.

For every 1°C at or above 0°C add 2 to 32°F

For every 1°C below 0°C subtract 2 from 32°F