Metric System Conversions

Using the conversion chart, as the units move to the left, the decimal place moves to the ____________.

• Right

• Sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left

• Left

• The decimal place doesn't change between units

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

• Liter

• Meter

• Gram

• Kilometer

Which unit is the smallest?  

• km
• mm
• m
• cm 

Convert 5 cm to mm:

• 5,000mm
• 0.5 mm
• 0.05 mm
• 50 mm

Is 20 g greater than, less than, or equal to 2 kg?

• greater than
• less than
• equal to

3.85 hg = _____ cg

• 38,500

• 3,850

• 38.5

• 0.000385

378 mL = ________ kL

enter the number value only

15000 J = ________ kJ

enter the number value only

900 cm ____ 9000 mm

• <

• =

• >

Which unit is a a measure of volume?

• meters
• grams
• inches
• liters