This math topic covers the conversion of metric mass units with decimals from smaller to larger scales. It focuses on understanding and applying mathematical conversion between different units such as centigrams (cg), decigrams (dg), kilograms (kg), hectograms (hg), and milligrams (mg). The problems involve converting given measurements to various units, requiring the student to accurately apply conversion factors and handle decimal multipliers to achieve correct results. It enhances practical skills in handling measurements and prepares for complex unit conversion scenarios commonly found in scientific and everyday contexts.

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

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Math worksheet on 'Measurement Conversion - Metric Mass Units (All) with Decimals - Small to Large (Level 4)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Unit Conversion (Very Large and Small) Practice - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_conversion_large_and_small_practice_metric/
1
Convert this value to kilograms
34 dg
a
0.34 kg
b
3.4 kg
c
0.00034 kg
d
0.0000034 kg
e
0.034 kg
f
0.0034 kg
2
Convert this value to hectograms
6 mg
a
0.006 hg
b
0.0006 hg
c
0.06 hg
d
0.00006 hg
e
0.00000006 hg
f
0.0000006 hg
3
Convert this value to kilograms
54 cg
a
0.54 kg
b
0.00000054 kg
c
0.0054 kg
d
0.000054 kg
e
0.0000054 kg
f
0.00054 kg
4
Convert this value to decagrams
77 cg
a
0.000077 dag
b
0.0077 dag
c
0.077 dag
d
0.77 dag
e
7.7 dag
f
0.00077 dag
5
Convert this value to decagrams
3 mg
a
0.03 dag
b
0.3 dag
c
0.0000003 dag
d
0.003 dag
e
0.0003 dag
f
0.00003 dag
6
Convert this value to hectograms
9 mg
a
0.000009 hg
b
0.009 hg
c
0.0009 hg
d
0.00000009 hg
e
0.00009 hg
f
0.09 hg
7
Convert this value to decigrams
87 cg
a
87 dg
b
0.087 dg
c
870 dg
d
8,700 dg
e
0.0087 dg
f
8.7 dg