Metric Conversions

Front

What is the basic unit of volume in the metric system?

Back

Liter

Front

What is the basic unit of mass in the metric system?

Back

Gram

Front

What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

Back

Meter

Front

What do you measure with a graduated cylinder?

Back

Volume

Front

What do you measure with a balance scale?

Back

Mass

Front

How many milliliters are in a liter?

Back

1,000 mL

Front

How many grams are in a kilogram?

Back

1,000 g

Front

If you convert 5,000 mg to grams, what do you get?

Back

5 g

Front

What happens to the decimal place when converting from a larger unit to a smaller unit?

Back

It moves to the right.

Front

Is 1,000 mL equal to 1 L?

Back

Yes