This math topic focuses on practicing the conversion of metric mass units, involving common units such as grams, decigrams, kilograms, and milligrams with decimal values. The problems involve converting from smaller to base units in the metric system, emphasizing understanding and applying decimal place values correctly during the conversion process. Each question provides multiple-choice answers to engage learners in identifying the right unit conversions. This is part of a broader study on metric unit conversion concerning very large and small measurements.

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

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Mass Units (Common) with Decimals - Small to Base
1
Convert this value to kilograms
21,000 g
a
0.021 kg
b
21 kg
c
0.21 kg
d
21,000 kg
e
210 kg
f
2,100 kg
2
Convert this value to hectograms
3,000 g
a
0.03 hg
b
30 hg
c
3 hg
d
30,000 hg
e
300 hg
f
3,000 hg
3
Convert this value to grams
23 hg
a
2,300 g
b
230,000 g
c
23 g
d
23,000 g
e
2,300,000 g
f
2.3 g
4
Convert this value to milligrams
0.028 g
a
28 mg
b
280 mg
c
0.28 mg
d
0.028 mg
e
2,800 mg
f
3 mg
5
Convert this value to grams
21 cg
a
0.0021 g
b
0.21 g
c
21 g
d
0.00021 g
e
210 g
f
0.021 g
6
Convert this value to grams
26 hg
a
2,600 g
b
260,000 g
c
26,000 g
d
260 g
e
2,600,000 g
f
26 g
7
Convert this value to grams
22 kg
a
2,200,000 g
b
2,200 g
c
22,000,000 g
d
22,000 g
e
22 g
f
220,000 g
8
Convert this value to grams
21 kg
a
21 g
b
210 g
c
210,000 g
d
2,100,000 g
e
2,100 g
f
21,000 g