Chapter 11: Measurements and Conversions
by Daniel F. Cuffaro
OVERVIEW
The global nature of product development necessitates an understanding of the use and conversions of common systems of measurement. This chapter contains an overview of various measurement systems, frequently used conversions, and comprehensive conversion charts.
WEIGHT
metric |
Metric ton |
abbreviation |
t |
number of gram |
1,000,000 |
U.S. equivalent (approx) |
1.102 tons |
metric |
Quintal |
abbreviation |
|
number of gram |
100,000 |
U.S. equivalent (approx) |
220.462 pounds |
metric |
Kilogram |
abbreviation |
kg |
number of gram |
1,000 |
U.S. equivalent (approx) |
2.205 pounds |
metric |
Hectogram |
abbreviation |
hg |
number of gram |
100 |
U.S. equivalent (approx) |
3.527 ounces |
metric ... |
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