## Unit Conversions

#### What is a unit of measurement?

Glad you asked! A unit is a defined quantity used to express the amount of something. It tells us what type of measurement we’re dealing with and its relative size.

For example, running $3\text{ yards}$ is very different from running $3\text{ miles}$. Both the yard and the mile are units that measure distance; however, a mile is much larger than a yard.

#### Common Questions

Glad you asked! A unit is a defined quantity used to express the amount of something. It tells us what type of measurement we’re dealing with and its relative size.

For example, running $3\text{ yards}$ is very different from running $3\text{ miles}$. Both the yard and the mile are units that measure distance; however, a mile is much larger than a yard.

Simply put, a unit tells us what type of measurement we’re dealing with and its relative size.If you were to give someone directions to your favorite bodega, you would probably say something like, “It’s $2$ blocks down this way.” You wouldn’t just say, “It’s $2$ this way”.