Converting Metric Measurements of Mass

The video tutorial explains the units of measurement for mass in the metric system, focusing on milligrams, grams, and kilograms. It describes how to convert between these units by multiplying or dividing by powers of ten. The tutorial provides examples of conversions, such as milligrams to grams and grams to milligrams, and explains a more complex conversion from milligrams to kilograms. The key takeaway is understanding the metric system's simplicity in converting units by factors of ten.

Which of the following is the smallest unit of mass in the metric system?

• Gram

• Pound

• Kilogram

• Milligram

How many milligrams are there in one gram?

• 10

• 100

• 10000

• 1000

What is the weight of one kilogram approximately equivalent to?

• A grain of rice

• A pineapple

• A small piece of candy

• A piece of computer paper

To convert from grams to milligrams, you should:

• Divide by 1000

• Multiply by 1000

• Subtract 1000

• Add 1000

How many milligrams are there in one kilogram?

• 1000000

• 100000

• 10000

• 1000