Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). Convert 1.5 L to mL: find x.
Nursing math & unit conversions worksheet with answers
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Answer key
- 1. x = 1500 mL
- 2. m = 10.9 kg
- 3. x = 4 mL
- 4. T = 36.2 °C
- 5. t = 8.33 h
- 6. V = 842.5 mL
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