Metric Conversions Practice

What is the name of the metric base unit that measures length?

• Feet

• Inch

• Meter

• Liter

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Meter' as it is the metric base unit used to measure length.

What is the name of the metric base unit that measures volume?

• Cup

• Fluid Ounce

• Gram

• Liter

Answer explanation

The correct name of the metric base unit that measures volume is Liter.

What is the name of the metric base unit that measures mass?

• Pound

• Gram

• Meter

• Ounces

Answer explanation

The correct metric base unit that measures mass is the Gram.

The metric system is based on multiples of ______

• 1

• 20

• 5

• 10

Answer explanation

The metric system is based on multiples of 10, making 10 the correct choice out of the given options.

How many g are in 3.5 mg?

• 35 g

• 3,500 g

• 0.35 g

• 0.0035 g

Answer explanation

To convert mg to g, divide by 1000. Therefore, 3.5 mg is equal to 0.0035 g. The correct answer is 0.0035 g.

How many m are in 9.2 km?

• 9,200 m

• 0.0092 m

• 920 m

• 0.92 m

Answer explanation

To convert km to m, multiply by 1000. Therefore, 9.2 km is equal to 9,200 m.

How many m are in 75 cm?

• 7.5 m

• 0.75 m

• 750 m

• 0.075 m

Answer explanation

To convert cm to m, divide by 100. Therefore, 75 cm is equal to 0.75 m. The correct answer is 0.75 m.

How many L are in 645 mL?

• 6.45 L

• 0.0645 L

• 0.645 L

• 6,450 L

Answer explanation

To convert mL to L, divide by 1000. Therefore, 645 mL is equal to 0.645 L. The correct answer is 0.645 L.

How many mg are in 0.0355 g?

• 35.5 mg

• 355 mg

• 0.355 mg

• 3.55 mg

Answer explanation

To convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 1000. Therefore, 0.0355 g is equal to 35.5 mg, making the correct answer choice 35.5 mg.

How many mL are in 10 L?

• 1,000 mL

• 0.00100 mL

• 100 mL

• 10,000 mL

Answer explanation

To convert liters to milliliters, multiply by 1,000. Therefore, 10 L is equal to 10,000 mL.