Metric Conversion Concepts

The video tutorial teaches the conversion of metric measurements, focusing on converting from higher to lower units by multiplication and from lower to higher units by division. It provides examples such as converting hectograms to grams and millimeters to meters, emphasizing the importance of understanding the place value system in metric conversions.

What is the first step in converting a higher metric unit to a lower one?

• Subtract 10, 100, or 1000

• Add 10, 100, or 1000

• Multiply by 10, 100, or 1000

• Divide by 10, 100, or 1000

How many places do you move to convert hectograms to grams?

• Two places to the right

• Two places to the left

• One place to the left

• Three places to the right

What is the conversion factor from hectograms to grams?

• 1000

• 10000

• 10

• 100

What is the value of 1 hectogram in grams?

• 10 grams

• 100 grams

• 1000 grams

• 10000 grams

When converting kilolitres to litres, how many zeros do you add?

• Four zeros

• Three zeros

• Two zeros

• One zero

What is the conversion factor from kilolitres to litres?

• 10000

• 100

• 10

• 1000

What is the value of 1 kilolitre in litres?

• 10000 litres

• 1000 litres

• 100 litres

• 10 litres

What is the first step in converting a lower metric unit to a higher one?

• Multiply by 10, 100, or 1000

• Divide by 10, 100, or 1000

• Add 10, 100, or 1000

• Subtract 10, 100, or 1000

How many places do you move to convert millimetres to metres?

• One place to the right

• Two places to the left

• Three places to the left

• Three places to the right

What is the conversion factor from millimetres to metres?

• 1000

• 10000

• 10

• 100