This topic focuses on practicing conversion of metric mass units with decimal precision, particularly mastering conversions between kilograms, grams, decagrams, decigrams, centigrams, and hectograms. It includes problems where learners need to apply their understanding of metric mass units to convert values to different units within the metric system, accommodating various levels of scale. Each problem offers multiple potential answers, reinforcing understanding through self-assessment and error analysis. This is part of a broader emphasis on metric unit conversions involving very large and small measurements.

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Mass Units (Common) with Decimals Worksheet

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Mass Units (Common) with Decimals
1
Convert this value to milligrams
0.27 dg
a
2.7 mg
b
0.027 mg
c
2,700 mg
d
27,000 mg
e
27 mg
f
270 mg
2
Convert this value to decagrams
0.25 kg
a
2.5 dag
b
25 dag
c
0.025 dag
d
0.25 dag
e
25,000 dag
f
250 dag
3
Convert this value to hectograms
2,400 g
a
2.4 hg
b
240 hg
c
2,400 hg
d
24 hg
e
24,000 hg
f
0.024 hg
4
Convert this value to decigrams
0.25 dag
a
2,500 dg
b
25,000 dg
c
25 dg
d
2.5 dg
e
0.25 dg
f
0.025 dg
5
Convert this value to grams
24,000 mg
a
2 g
b
24 g
c
0.24 g
d
240 g
e
24,000 g
f
0.024 g
6
Convert this value to kilograms
21 dag
a
0.21 kg
b
0.00021 kg
c
2.1 kg
d
21 kg
e
0.021 kg
f
0.0021 kg
7
Convert this value to grams
21,000 mg
a
2,100 g
b
0.21 g
c
210 g
d
2.1 g
e
21,000 g
f
21 g
8
Convert this value to decagrams
0.23 kg
a
2,300 dag
b
0.023 dag
c
2.3 dag
d
23,000 dag
e
0.23 dag
f
23 dag