Converting Units: Calculating Weight in Kilograms and Tonnes

The video tutorial explains how to convert tons to kilograms using a practical example. It starts with a problem statement about a truck carrying 2.3 tons and asks how many kilograms that is. The tutorial emphasizes the conversion factor of 1 ton equals 1,000 kilograms. It then demonstrates the multiplication of 2.3 by 1,000 using a place-value chart to show the impact of moving the decimal point. The final answer is calculated as 2,300 kilograms, and the process is broken down into clear steps for better understanding.

What is the weight of 1 ton in kilograms?

• 1,500 kilograms

• 1,000 kilograms

• 2,000 kilograms

• 500 kilograms

If a truck can carry 2.3 tons, how many kilograms is that?

• 2,300 kilograms

• 2,000 kilograms

• 2,600 kilograms

• 3,000 kilograms

What mathematical operation is used to convert tons to kilograms?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

How many zeros are in the number 1,000, which is used for conversion?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

In the place-value chart, where does the digit 3 move after multiplying 2.3 by 1,000?

• Ones column

• Thousands column

• Hundreds column

• Tens column