This math topic focuses on the conversion of metric mass units (with decimals) from larger units to base units. Specific conversions practiced include grams to milligrams, grams to hectograms, grams to kilograms, hectograms to grams, grams to centigrams, and grams to decagrams. The problems are provided in multiple-choice format, with choices indicating a range of common errors to ensure understanding of decimal places and unit conversion factors.

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

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Mass Units (Common) with Decimals - Large to Base
1
Convert this value to kilograms
9,000 g
a
90 kg
b
9 kg
c
0.9 kg
d
9,000 kg
e
900 kg
f
0.09 kg
2
Convert this value to decagrams
70 g
a
7 dag
b
0.7 dag
c
0.07 dag
d
700 dag
e
70 dag
f
0.007 dag
3
Convert this value to decigrams
0.6 g
a
6 dg
b
0.06 dg
c
0.6 dg
d
6,000 dg
e
600 dg
f
0.006 dg
4
Convert this value to centigrams
0.03 g
a
0.003 cg
b
3,000 cg
c
30 cg
d
0.3 cg
e
3 cg
f
300 cg
5
Convert this value to centigrams
0.02 g
a
20 cg
b
200 cg
c
0.02 cg
d
0.002 cg
e
2 cg
f
0.2 cg
6
Convert this value to kilograms
8,000 g
a
8 kg
b
800 kg
c
80 kg
d
0.008 kg
e
0.08 kg
f
8,000 kg
7
Convert this value to milligrams
0.008 g
a
0.08 mg
b
8,000 mg
c
8 mg
d
80 mg
e
0.8 mg
f
0.008 mg
8
Convert this value to centigrams
0.05 g
a
0.05 cg
b
5 cg
c
0.005 cg
d
1 cg
e
5,000 cg
f
500 cg