Metric Conversions Quiz

What is the conversion factor between meters and kilometers?

• 0.01

• 1000

• 0.001

• 10

Convert 5000 millimeters to meters.

• 0.5

• 50

• 500

• 5

What is the metric prefix for 1000?

• mega-

• deci-

• kilo-

• centi-

What is the metric prefix for 0.001?

• milli

• mega

• centi

• kilo

Convert 2 kilometers to meters.

• 1000

• 5000

• 3000

• 2000

Convert 3000 milligrams to grams.

• 0.3 grams

• 3 grams

• 300 grams

• 30 grams

What is the base unit for length in the metric system?

• meter

• inch

• gallon

• pound

What is the base unit for mass in the metric system?

• kilogram (kg)

• pound (lb)

• meter (m)

• liter (L)