SI Units and Metric Conversions Flashcard

Front

Is 20 g greater than, less than, or equal to 2 kg?

Back

20 g is less than 2 kg.

Front

When we measure a distance the number will get bigger as the units get _______________.

Back

smaller

Front

490,000 g = ____ kg

Back

490 kg

Front

2804 mg = ___________ g

Back

2.804 g

Front

Convert 300 cm to m:

Back

3 m

Front

What is the conversion factor from grams to kilograms?

Back

1 kg = 1000 g.

Front

How many milligrams are in a gram?

Back

1 g = 1000 mg.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring length?

Back

The meter (m) is the metric unit for measuring length.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

Back

The kilogram (kg) is the metric unit for measuring mass.

Front

Convert 1.5 kg to grams.

Back

1.5 kg = 1500 g.