How Do You Convert 5'1 and 105 lbs to Metric Units?

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Start date May 29, 2005
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The discussion focuses on converting height and weight from imperial to metric units. A height of 5 feet 1 inch converts to approximately 1.55 meters, while a weight of 105 pounds is about 47.63 kilograms. Participants emphasize using reliable conversion factors and suggest performing the calculations manually for accuracy. The thread encourages users to utilize online conversion tools for convenience. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of understanding unit conversions in practical applications.

May 29, 2005

sobored

Height: 5'1 Weight:105

What is this height in metres and this weight in kg?

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May 29, 2005

whozum

Come on, we're not here to put google out of business. Look up some conversion factors.

May 29, 2005

Pengwuino

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http://www.onlineconversion.com/

May 29, 2005

dextercioby

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It would be useful to know that

1 foot = 0.3048 m,

1 inch = 0.0254 m=1/12 feet,

1 lb ~ 0.453 Kg.

And u might take a pencil and a paper and do the multiplications,be smart and use sig.figs...

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