First timer at physics needs help

[natpac82]

Homework Statement

3 3
6.21x10 kg/m converted to slugs/gal

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I don't know where to begin to attempt this. I am having a lot of trouble with conversions. Please help. I have never taken physics before. Thank you

 

[rock.freak667]

I think you want to convert kg/m³ right?

Well 1 kg is how many slugs?

How many m³ are in a gal?

 

[inky]

Homework Statement

3 3
6.21x10 kg/m converted to slugs/gal

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I don't know where to begin to attempt this. I am having a lot of trouble with conversions. Please help. I have never taken physics before. Thank you

1 kg=0.068521 slug
1 gal =0.003785 m^3

(6.21*10^3) kg /m^3= (6.21*10^3) *(0.068521)*0.003785 slug/gal

 

[rock.freak667]

1 kg=0.068521 slug
1 gal =0.003785 m^3

(6.21*10^3) kg /m^3= (6.21*10^3) *(0.068521)*0.003785 slug/gal

right so 1 kg=0.068521 slug and 1m³ = 264.172052358. You are converting 1 kg/ 1 m³. So you are correct in what you are doing, but you need to divide, not multiply.