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Common Units of Measurement: Flat Position (1G and 1F)

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Common Units of Measurement

U.S. Standard Metric

Length

1 foot = 12 inches 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters


1 yard = 3 feet 1 meter = 100 centimeters
1 mile = 1,760 yards 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters
(5,280 ft)

Volume

1 cup = 8 ounces = 10 milliliters


1 centiliter
1 pint = 2 cups = 100 centiliters
1 liter
1 quart = 2 pints = 1,000 liters
1 kiloliter
1 gallon = 4 quarts

Mass and Weight

1 centigram =
10 milligrams
16 ounces 1 gram =
1 pound = 100 centigrams
2,000 pounds 1 kilogram =
1 ton = 1,000 grams
1 metric ton =
1,000 kilograms
Basic Conversions

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters 1 quart = 0.946 liters


1 yard = 0.914 meters 1 gallon = 3.785 liters
1 mile = 1.609 kilometer 1 pound = 0.454 kilograms 1 ounce = 28.35 grams 1 ton = 0.907 metric ton..

Flat Position (1G and 1F)


The easiest type to perform is the flat position, which is also sometimes called the downhand position. It involves welding on the
top side of the joint. In this position, the molten metal is drawn downward into the joint. The result is a faster and easier weld.

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