Metric Conversions Practice

Front

What does the metric prefix 'kilo-' mean?

Back

1,000

Front

What is the basic unit that measures mass in the metric system?

Back

grams

Front

Convert 17 meters to centimeters.

Back

1,700 cm

Front

What is the mass of the object on a triple beam balance that reads 310.30g?

Back

310.30g

Front

What laboratory tool is used to measure mass?

Back

triple beam balance

Front

What does the metric prefix 'centi-' mean?

Back

0.01 or 1/100

Front

Convert 1 kilogram to grams.

Back

1,000 grams

Front

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

Back

meters

Front

Convert 100 centimeters to meters.

Back

1 meter

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

Back

liters