This math topic focuses on converting metric mass units, specifically practicing conversions from smaller to larger units, with an emphasis on using decimals. The problems require students to convert between various mass units such as hectograms, decigrams, milligrams, and kilograms. Each question offers multiple-choice answers, challenging students to apply their understanding of the hierarchical relationship between metric mass units and utilize decimal multiplication or division appropriately. This set of problems is designed to enhance skills in metric system conversions and decimal operations related to mass measurements.

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

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Math worksheet on 'Measurement Conversion - Metric Mass Units (Common) with Decimals - Small to Large (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Unit Conversion Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_conversion_intro_metric/
1
Convert this value to kilograms
20 dag
a
0.2 kg
b
20 kg
c
0.02 kg
d
0.0002 kg
e
2 kg
f
0.002 kg
2
Convert this value to decigrams
19 cg
a
0.019 dg
b
0.19 dg
c
0.0019 dg
d
1.9 dg
e
190 dg
f
1,900 dg
3
Convert this value to decigrams
17 mg
a
0.00017 dg
b
0.017 dg
c
1.7 dg
d
0.17 dg
e
170 dg
f
17 dg
4
Convert this value to hectograms
16 dag
a
1.6 hg
b
16 hg
c
0.0016 hg
d
0.016 hg
e
160 hg
f
0.16 hg
5
Convert this value to decigrams
12 mg
a
0.00012 dg
b
0.012 dg
c
1.2 dg
d
0.12 dg
e
120 dg
f
0.0012 dg
6
Convert this value to hectograms
14 dag
a
0.0014 hg
b
14 hg
c
140 hg
d
1.4 hg
e
0.014 hg
f
0.14 hg
7
Convert this value to kilograms
20 hg
a
20 kg
b
200 kg
c
0.2 kg
d
0.02 kg
e
2 kg
f
2,000 kg