Customary and Metric Conversions

Front

What is the smallest unit of metric length?

Back

millimeter

Front

What is an inch comparable to?

Back

a paper clip

Front

What is a gram comparable to?

Back

the weight of a penny

Front

What is a centimeter comparable to?

Back

the eraser on a pencil

Front

When converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit, what operation do you perform?

Back

DIVIDE!

Front

What is the largest unit of metric length?

Back

kilometer

Front

How many millimeters are in a centimeter?

Back

10 millimeters

Front

How many centimeters are in a meter?

Back

100 centimeters

Front

How many inches are in a foot?

Back

12 inches

Front

What is the weight of a textbook comparable to in grams?

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about 1000 grams (1 kilogram)