conversion factor
Noun
Meaning
factor by which a quantity that is expressed in one set of units must be multiplied in order to convert it into another set of units
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A conversion factor originally known as unity bracket method, citation is a mathematical tool for converting between units of measurement.
Annex B (informative): Other units given for information, especially regarding the conversion factor.
For example, 10 miles per hour can be converted to meters per second by using a sequence of conversion factors as shown below: : It can be seen that each conversion factor is equivalent to the value of one.
So there is no conversion factor required, contrary to the MOA system.
By adjustments to the MFS conversion factor, it is possible to make global adjustments in payments to all doctors.
For MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) the conversion factor 0.155, which uses the tetramer weight of 64,500 Da, is more common.