Umrechnungsfaktor

conversion factor

noun oom-REKH-noongs-fak-tor Rare

Usage Note

Umrechnungsfaktor ist die Zahl, mit der man eine Größe in einer Einheit multiplizieren muss, um sie in eine andere umzuwandeln ('Umrechnungsfaktor von Pfund in Kilogramm: 0,4536').

Examples

"Kennen Sie den Umrechnungsfaktor von Meilen in Kilometer?"

Natural Translation

Do you know the conversion factor from miles to kilometres?

Literal Translation

Do you know the conversion factor from miles into kilometres?

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