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Define conversion factor

Updated: 9/14/2023
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A conversion factor is a numerical factor describing the proportionality between two units.

For example 0.45359237 is the conversion factor from pounds to kilograms. That is 0.45359237 kg/lb.

If the conversion factor kg/lb is multiplied with 4 lb, you get the same mass value in kg.

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