Weights, Measures and Temperatures in the U.S. Weight The terms ounce and pound are used to express weight. To convert grams to ounces, multiply the number pf grams by 0.03527. To convert kilos to pounds, multiply the number of kilos by 2.2046. 30 grams
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1 ounce
16 ounces 1000 grams
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1 pound 2.2 pounds
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450 grams 1 kilo
Body weight is expressed in pounds Linear Measure Length and width are measured by inch, foot, and yard. To convert centimeters to inches, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.39. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. 2.54 cm 30.48 cm
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1 inch 12 inches
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1 foot
91.44 com 1 meter
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3 feet 39.4 inches
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1 yard 3.28 feet
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1.09 yards
Personal height is measured in feet and inches. Long distance is measured by the mile. 1609.3 meters = 1 mile. To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the number of kilometers by .621. To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the number of miles by 1.61. 1 kilometer 1 mile
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5/8 mile 1-3/5 kilometers
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0.6 miles 1609.3 meters
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1 square foot
Square Measure (to determine area): 6.45 cm 929 square cm 9 square feet 1 square meter 1 hectare
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1 square inch 144 square inches 1 square year 10.8 square feet 2.47 acres
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