Units Conversion By Factor-label
Many, if not most, parameters and measurements in the physical sciences and engineering are expressed as a numerical quantity and a corresponding dimensional unit; for example: 1000 kg/m³, 100 kPa/bar, 50 miles per hour, 1000 Btu/lb. Converting from one dimensional unit to another is often somewhat complex. The factor-label method, also known as the unit-factor method or dimensional analysis, is a widely used technique for performing such conversions. It is also used for determining whether the two sides of a mathematical equation involving dimensions have the same dimensional units.
Read more about Units Conversion By Factor-label: The Factor-label Method For Converting Units, Checking Equations That Involve Dimensions, Limitations
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