A factor for converting data between one unit of measurement and another (such as between short tons and British thermal units, or between barrels and gallons). (See Appendices (heat rates, conversi [..]

A conversion factor is a fraction that relates one unit to another. Multiplying a measurement by a conversion factor changes the units of the measurement. For example, since 1 in = 2.54 cm, to convert [..]

An adjustment used to facilitate delivery on bond futures contracts in which any of a number of bonds with different characteristics are eligible for delivery.

a number or formula used to convert quantities to equivalent amounts in a different system.

Used to describe changes in apparent magnification when a 35mm lens is used on a D-SLR with a sensor smaller than 24mm x 36mm. Read articles that include this term

An assumed scaling factor that may be used for converting a measure classified by one criterion (e.g. household rating) into a measure classified by a different criterion (e.g. Adults 25-44).

A conversion factor is a numerical ratio to express a measurement from one unit to another unit.Examples: To change a time measurement from hours to days, a conversion factor of 1 day = 24 hours. time [..]

A generic term for factors which are used to translate a material flow expressed within one measurement system into another one. For example, a combination of two conversion factors—“yield factors

An equivalence statement expressed as a ratio.

A standard dollar value that converts Relative Value Units (RVUs) to dollar amounts. The RVUs for each service are multiplied by the conversion factor to produce a fee schedule amount for that service. This is typically used to establish fees for physician services.

Used to describe changes in apparent magnification when a 35mm lens is used on a D-SLR with a sensor smaller than 24mm x 36mm. Read articles that include this term

An assumed scaling factor that may be used for converting a measure classified by one criterion (e.g. household rating) into a measure classified by a different criterion (e.g. Adults 25-44).

A figure published by the CBOT used to adjust a T-Bond hedge for the difference in maturity between the T-Bond contract specifications and the T-Bonds being hedged.

To convert gas units into kilowatt-hours (kWh), two conversion factors are needed: an imperial to metric conversion factor (2.83) and a kilowatt-hour conversion factor (3.6). See "Conversion [..]