Metric Conversions

Front

To convert from the base unit to milli, how many factors of ten do you multiply by?

Back

3 factors of ten.

Front

0.563 L = _____ mL

Back

563 mL.

Front

35,400 mg = ________g

Back

35.4 g.

Front

435 mL = _____ cL

Back

43.5 cL.

Front

1 mL = _____L

Back

0.001 L.

Front

What is the metric prefix for one thousandth?

Back

Milli (m) represents one thousandth.

Front

What is the metric prefix for one hundred?

Back

Centi (c) represents one hundred.

Front

What is the metric prefix for one million?

Back

Mega (M) represents one million.

Front

How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

Back

1 liter = 1000 mL.

Front

How do you convert grams to milligrams?

Back

Multiply by 1000.