Converting Between Grams and Milligrams

This video tutorial explains how to convert grams to milligrams and vice versa. It introduces the conversion factor of 1 gram equals 1000 milligrams and demonstrates the process with examples. The video also provides practice problems and explains how to reverse the conversion from milligrams to grams by dividing by 1000.

What is the conversion factor from grams to milligrams?

• 1 gram = 500 milligrams

• 1 gram = 10 milligrams

• 1 gram = 1000 milligrams

• 1 gram = 100 milligrams

How many milligrams are in 0.25 grams?

• 2500 milligrams

• 250 milligrams

• 25 milligrams

• 2.5 milligrams

If you have 0.75 grams, how many milligrams is that?

• 75 milligrams

• 750 milligrams

• 7500 milligrams

• 7.5 milligrams

Convert 2.4 grams to milligrams.

• 240 milligrams

• 24 milligrams

• 24000 milligrams

• 2400 milligrams

What is the result of converting 0.048 grams to milligrams?

• 4.8 milligrams

• 48 milligrams

• 480 milligrams

• 0.48 milligrams

To convert milligrams to grams, you should:

• Multiply by 1000

• Divide by 1000

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

How many grams are in 75 milligrams?

• 0.75 grams

• 0.075 grams

• 75 grams

• 7.5 grams

What is the first step in converting milligrams to grams?

• Multiply by 1000

• Divide by 1000

• Subtract 1000

• Add 1000

When converting units, why is it important to align units correctly?

• To increase the number of units

• To ensure units cancel out correctly

• To avoid using a calculator

• To make calculations faster

What is the decimal movement rule for converting milligrams to grams?

• Move the decimal three places to the right

• Move the decimal two places to the left

• Move the decimal three places to the left

• Move the decimal one place to the right