This math topic focuses on converting between different units of mass in the metric system, covering various units from milligrams to kilograms, and includes using decimals. The problems require students to convert mass measurements from smaller to larger units, such as converting milligrams to decigrams and hectograms to kilograms. The exercise is a part of a larger emphasis on unit conversion that involves handling very large and small values. It tests the student's precision and understanding of the decimal placement when switching between metric units, making it a challenging examination of mathematical and practical knowledge in measurement conversion.

Work on practice problems directly here, or download the printable pdf worksheet to practice offline.

more
View

Measurement Conversion - Metric Mass Units (All) with Decimals - Small to Large Worksheet

Mobius Math Academy logo
Measurement Conversion - Metric Mass Units (All) with Decimals - Small to Large
1
Convert this value to decigrams
24 mg
a
2.4 dg
b
0.24 dg
c
240 dg
d
0.0024 dg
e
24 dg
f
0.024 dg
2
Convert this value to decagrams
30 dg
a
0.3 dag
b
0.0003 dag
c
3 dag
d
0.03 dag
e
30 dag
f
0.003 dag
3
Convert this value to decagrams
21 dg
a
0.21 dag
b
0.00021 dag
c
2.1 dag
d
21 dag
e
210 dag
f
0.021 dag
4
Convert this value to decagrams
26 cg
a
0.0026 dag
b
26 dag
c
2.6 dag
d
0.26 dag
e
0.026 dag
f
0.000026 dag
5
Convert this value to hectograms
24 dag
a
240 hg
b
2.4 hg
c
2,400 hg
d
0.24 hg
e
0.0024 hg
f
24 hg
6
Convert this value to centigrams
29 mg
a
290 cg
b
0.29 cg
c
2,900 cg
d
2.9 cg
e
0.029 cg
f
0.0029 cg
7
Convert this value to hectograms
24 dg
a
0.00024 hg
b
0.000024 hg
c
0.24 hg
d
24 hg
e
2.4 hg
f
0.024 hg
8
Convert this value to decagrams
22 dg
a
0.0022 dag
b
0.22 dag
c
0.00022 dag
d
0.022 dag
e
22 dag
f
220 dag