Simple Metric Conversion

The correct abbreviation for kilogram is:

• kg

• km

• mm

• mg

The correct abbreviation for milliliter is:

• ML

• Milli

• MM

• M

The correct abbreviation for decimeter is:

• dm

• Decimeter

• mg

• gm

Julianna is measuring the volume of liquid tylenol to take for her fever. What is the METRIC base unit she would use.

• liters

• meters

• grams

• ounces

Luke is measuring the length of the field that he threw his baseball. What is the METRIC base unit she would use.

• meter

• grams

• liters

• yards

Kevin is measuring the mass of his backpack before his flight. What is the METRIC base unit he would use.

• grams

• liters

• meters

• pounds

K H D B D C M

456 MG is how many grams (M to B)

• .456

• 4.56

• 456

• 456,000

K H D B D C M

3.49 hectograms is how many decigrams

• 3,490 dg

• 34.9 dg

• 349 dg

• 3.490 dg

K H D B D C M

2000 mg = _____ g

• 2g

• 20g

• 200g

• 20,000,000 g

K H D B D C M

104 km = ____ m (K to B)

• 104,000 m

• 1,040 m

• .104

• 1.04