Metric Conversions: Simple Metric Conversions

The video tutorial explains the metric system, highlighting its global use and ease of conversion due to its decimal nature. It provides examples of converting lengths from centimeters to meters and volumes from milliliters to liters using conversion factors. The tutorial emphasizes the simplicity of metric conversions by canceling units and dividing by powers of ten.

What is one of the main advantages of the metric system?

• It is the oldest measurement system.

• It is based on the number 12.

• It is used only in the United States.

• It is easy to convert between units.

How do you convert 468 centimeters to meters?

• Add 100.

• Multiply by 100.

• Subtract 100.

• Divide by 100.

What is the conversion factor used to convert centimeters to meters?

• 1 meter divided by 10 centimeters

• 10 meters divided by 1 centimeter

• 1 meter divided by 100 centimeters

• 100 meters divided by 1 centimeter

How many milliliters are there in 1 liter?

• 500 milliliters

• 1,000 milliliters

• 100 milliliters

• 2,000 milliliters

What is the volume in liters of a bottle containing 2,000 milliliters of water?

• 1 liter

• 2 liters

• 3 liters

• 4 liters