Let's convert 1.63 meters to centimeters.

WANTED:

Length in centimeters

GIVEN:

1.63 meters. We can write the partial equation:
? cm = 1.63 meters X conversion factor

Conversion Factor:

We need one that relates meters to centimeters.

1 m = 100 cm This conversion factor can be written as either

Equation

By combining these quantities and the appropriate conversion factor, the unit of meters cancels and the desired unit of centimeters remains.