Mass Measurement: English and Metric Systems

The video tutorial explains the two main systems of measurement: the English system and the metric system. It details how mass is measured in each system, with the English system using pounds and ounces, while the metric system uses grams, kilograms, and milligrams. The tutorial compares the two systems, highlighting that a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds and consists of 1000 grams. It further explains that smaller objects are measured in grams and even smaller ones in milligrams, with 1000 milligrams making up a gram.

Which system of measurement is commonly used in the United States and England?

• English system

• Metric system

• Imperial system

• International system

In the metric system, which unit is used to measure body weight?

• Kilograms

• Ounces

• Pounds

• Liters

How many grams are there in a kilogram?

• 2000

• 1000

• 500

• 100

What is the mass of a marble mentioned in the video?

• 20.5 grams

• 0.5 grams

• 100 grams

• 50 grams

How many milligrams are there in a gram?

• 1000

• 500

• 100

• 10