Metric Measurements: Mass

The video tutorial explains the use of metric units such as milligrams, grams, and kilograms to measure mass. It covers the conversion process between these units by multiplying or dividing by multiples of 10. Examples include converting milligrams to grams, grams to milligrams, and milligrams to kilograms, demonstrating the necessary steps and calculations. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the metric system's structure, where each unit is 10 times greater or less than the adjacent unit.

Which of the following objects is most likely to have a mass of about 1 gram?

• A pineapple

• A car

• A small mint candy

• A grain of sand

How many milligrams are there in one gram?

• 10000

• 1000

• 100

• 10

To convert 5000 milligrams to grams, what operation should you perform?

• Multiply by 1000

• Divide by 1000

• Add 1000

• Subtract 1000

What is the result of converting 987 grams to milligrams?

• 9870 milligrams

• 98700 milligrams

• 987000 milligrams

• 9870000 milligrams

How many milligrams are there in one kilogram?

• 100000

• 10000

• 1000000

• 1000