Length
List the metric conversions for length (fill the gaps).
1 cm = _______ mm, 1m = ________ cm, 1km = _________ m.
METRIC: 1 cm = 10 mm; 1 m = 100 cm; 1 km = 1,000 m
List the metric conversions for weight/mass. Example: 1g = ________ mg, 1kg = _______ g.
METRIC: 1 g = 1,000 mg; 1kg = 1,000 g
List the metric conversion for capacity. Example: 1L = __________ mL
METRIC: 1 liter = 1,000 mL
BONUS: 1 kL = 1,000L
What would I use to measure the capacity of ketchup in a McDonald's ketchup packet?
mL
What tool can we use to measure metric length?
Meter stick or ruler
2.75 km = how many meters?
2,750 meters
3800g = _______ kg?
3.8kg
20 L = _______ mL.
20,000 mL
What would I use to measure the mass of a car?
Kg
What tool can we use to measure metric volume?
Measuring cup, syringe, graduated cylinder, beaker, etc.
500,000 m equals how many km?
500 km
19.2kg = ________ g?
19,200g
980 mL = ________ L?
0.98 L
What would I use to measure the length of the classroom?
meters
What tool can we use to measure metric surface area of a cube?
Ruler or tape measure
5.8km = _______ m?
5,800 m
How many kg are in 8,500 mg?
85 kg
What is the difference between volume and capacity?
Volume is the space an object occupies whereas capacity is how much content it can hold.
What would I use to measure the capacity of a swimming pool?
L
What tool can we use to measure mass?
Scales or Balance
1,300 cm equals how many m?
13
True or False: Mass and Weight are the same.
False
638 L = ______ mL
638,000mL
What would I use to measure the mass of pencil?
grams
Extra: Who uses metric measurements?
Scientists, teachers, Police, Nurse etc.
Teacher judges suggested occupation.
13 meters equals how many millimeters?
13000 mm
30 kg = _______ mg
30,000,000
960,000 mL is how many L?
960 L
What would I use to measure the mass of a single human hair?
Milligram
What is the metric spanner equivalent to a 1-1/8 inch spanner?
29mm