Converting Grams and Milligrams

This video tutorial by Mr. J explains how to convert between grams and milligrams. It covers the conversion process from grams to milligrams by multiplying by 1000 and moving the decimal three places to the right. Conversely, it explains converting milligrams to grams by dividing by 1000 and moving the decimal three places to the left. The video includes examples to illustrate these conversions and concludes with a recap of the methods discussed.

What is the conversion factor from grams to milligrams?

• 1 gram = 10000 milligrams

• 1 gram = 100 milligrams

• 1 gram = 1000 milligrams

• 1 gram = 10 milligrams

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How do you convert 3.7 grams to milligrams?

• Multiply by 1000

• Multiply by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Multiply by 10000

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What is the first step in converting grams to milligrams?

• Divide by 1000

• Add 1000

• Subtract 1000

• Multiply by 1000

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What is the result of converting 16 grams to milligrams?

• 16000 milligrams

• 160 milligrams

• 1600 milligrams

• 160000 milligrams

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What happens to the decimal point when converting grams to milligrams?

• It moves two places to the right

• It stays the same

• It moves three places to the left

• It moves three places to the right

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How do you convert milligrams to grams?

• Multiply by 1000

• Divide by 100

• Divide by 10

• Divide by 1000

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What is the first step in converting milligrams to grams?

• Multiply by 1000

• Divide by 1000

• Add 1000

• Subtract 1000

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What is the result of converting 22,000 milligrams to grams?

• 220 grams

• 2.2 grams

• 22 grams

• 2200 grams

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How many grams are in 5,382.9 milligrams?

• 0.53829 grams

• 5.3829 grams

• 538.29 grams

• 53.829 grams

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What happens to the decimal point when converting milligrams to grams?

• It moves two places to the right

• It moves three places to the left

• It moves three places to the right

• It stays the same

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