Converting Metric Units of Capacity: mL and L

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert between metric units of capacity, specifically focusing on milliliters and liters. He begins by describing the size of these units, using relatable examples like raindrops and water bottles. The video then covers the concept of base units in the metric system, with liters as the base unit for capacity. Mr. J provides step-by-step examples of converting liters to milliliters and vice versa, emphasizing the relationship that one liter equals one thousand milliliters. The video concludes with a recap of the conversion process and the importance of understanding metric units.

What is approximately the size of a milliliter?

• A large raindrop

• A glass of water

• A swimming pool

• A bathtub

What does the prefix 'milli' signify in the metric system?

• One thousandth of a base unit

• One hundredth of a base unit

• Ten times the base unit

• One tenth of a base unit

What is the base unit for measuring capacity in the metric system?

• Kiloliter

• Liter

• Centiliter

• Milliliter

How many milliliters are in 3 liters?

• 30 milliliters

• 300 milliliters

• 30000 milliliters

• 3000 milliliters

How many milliliters are in 8 liters?

• 8000 milliliters

• 80000 milliliters

• 800 milliliters

• 80 milliliters

Converting 5000 milliliters to liters results in:

• 5 liters

• 50 liters

• 0.5 liters

• 500 liters

How many liters are in 18,000 milliliters?

• 1800 liters

• 1.8 liters

• 18 liters

• 180 liters

If you have 4,000 milliliters, how many liters do you have?

• 4 liters

• 40 liters

• 400 liters

• 0.4 liters

Converting 7 liters to milliliters gives you:

• 70 milliliters

• 7000 milliliters

• 70000 milliliters

• 700 milliliters

How many liters are in 1,000 milliliters?

• 0.1 liters

• 10 liters

• 100 liters

• 1 liter