Metric Conversions and Measurements

This video tutorial covers the process of converting units within the metric system using a mnemonic device. It provides step-by-step instructions for converting between various units such as kilograms to grams, liters to milliliters, meters to centimeters, and more. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding decimal movement and base units in the metric system. It also includes practical examples to help viewers grasp the conversion process effectively.

What mnemonic is used to remember the order of metric prefixes?

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles

• Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

• King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

How many grams are in 5.8 kilograms?

• 580 grams

• 58 grams

• 58000 grams

• 5800 grams

Convert 3.6 liters to milliliters.

• 36 milliliters

• 3600 milliliters

• 36000 milliliters

• 360 milliliters

What is 0.05 meters in centimeters?

• 500 cm

• 50 cm

• 0.5 cm

• 5 cm

Convert 0.075 meters to millimeters.

• 750 mm

• 0.75 mm

• 75 mm

• 7.5 mm

How many meters are in 2 kilometers?

• 2000 meters

• 200 meters

• 20000 meters

• 20 meters

Convert 350 milliliters to liters.

• 0.35 liters

• 3.5 liters

• 0.035 liters

• 35 liters

How many kilograms are in a million milligrams?

• 0.1 kg

• 100 kg

• 1 kg

• 10 kg

Convert 700 meters to kilometers.

• 70 km

• 7 km

• 0.7 km

• 0.07 km

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

• Gram

• Liter

• Meter

• Kilometer