Estimating Weight and Mass

We can measure the mass of an object in ....... . Choose two.

• grams

• kilograms

• meters

• centimeters

1000 grams is equal to ...... .

• half a kilo

• 1 kilogram

• quarter of a kilo

• none of the above

The weight of a person would be measured with...

• Grams

• Kilograms

What would be used to measure the weight of fruit at the grocery store?

• Cup

• scale

• Foot

Sara placed 9 oranges on a scale. The total was 650 grams. About how many grams did each orange weigh?

• 72 grams

• 82 grams

• 92 grams

• 65 grams

Which of the following is about one gram?

• A textbook

• A paper clip

• A spoon

• A carton

Which is the best estimate for the weight of a gallon of milk?

• gram

• 500 grams

• 4 kilograms

• 30 kilograms

Which of the following is best used to measure weight?

• meters

• pounds

• quarts

• seconds

Which would be the best metric units to use to find the mass of a grape?

• Liters

• Kilometers

• Grams

• Kilograms

Choose the best unit to measure the mass of:

a television

• grams (think mass of paperclips)

• kilograms (think mass of pineapple)