Multi-Step Problems with Metric Unit Conversions

Front

What is a kilometer in meters?

Back

1 kilometer = 1000 meters.

Front

How do you convert grams to kilograms?

Back

To convert grams to kilograms, divide the number of grams by 1000.

Front

What is the total distance run by each student in a relay race if the team runs 1.6 kilometers?

Back

Each student runs 400 meters.

Front

How many milliliters are in a liter?

Back

1 liter = 1000 milliliters.

Front

If you have 1.5 liters of water and divide it evenly among 4 glasses, how much water is in each glass?

Back

Each glass gets 375 milliliters of water.

Front

What is the weight of 12 bars of soap if each bar weighs 120 grams?

Back

The total weight is 1440 grams or 1.44 kilograms.

Front

How do you find the weight of soil in grams if you have 2 kilograms and use it in 8 pots?

Back

Each pot gets 250 grams of soil.

Front

What is the formula to find the distance each student runs in a relay race?

Back

Distance per student = Total distance / Number of students.

Front

What is the process of converting units called?

Back

Unit conversion.

Front

If a recipe calls for 500 milliliters of water, how many liters is that?

Back

500 milliliters = 0.5 liters.