Contributor: Laquita Collins. Lesson ID: 14192
Dive into the exciting world of metric measurement and learn to convert metric units for volume and weight. Discover how these skill are used in science and everyday situations.
Think fast!
You might be surprised to find out they both weigh exactly the same!
While those fluffy feathers might take up a lot of space, the solid bricks are all about that weighty impact!
Learn how to convert between different units of volume and weight, a super helpful skill in science class and your everyday life.
Get started on this fun adventure!
Before diving into converting units, check out a handy metric conversion chart!
This chart compares liters (L) with milliliters (mL) and kilograms (kg) with grams (g), serving as your guide to understanding how these different units relate to each other.
How to Convert
Volume
To convert liters (L) to milliliters (mL), multiply by 1,000.
To convert milliliters (mL) to liters (L), divide by 1,000.
Weight
To convert kilograms (kg) to grams (g), multiply by 1,000.
To convert grams (g) to kilograms (kg), divide by 1,000.
Now, it's time to practice converting units!
Imagine you have a measuring cup filled with juice that holds 300 milliliters.
You divide the number of milliliters by 1,000.
Grab a piece of paper and solve this problem.
300 mL ÷ 1,000 = ?
That's right!
300 mL ÷ 1,000 = 0.3 L
So, there are 0.3 liters of juice in that measuring cup.
Now, shake things up a bit!
To find out how many milliliters that would be, multiply by 1,000.
Work out this problem on your paper.
300 L x 1,000 = ?
Correct!
300 L x 1,000 = 300,000 mL
Try these problems out!
Great work!
Now that you've practiced converting volume, switch gears and tackle weight.
Here’s a picture of a food scale showing 5 eggs that total 339 grams.
Divide the total number of grams by 1,000.
So, try this calculation.
339 g ÷ 1,000 = ?
Well-done!
339 g ÷ 1,000 = 0.339 kg
So, that's 0.339 kilograms of eggs.
Now, consider a backpack that weights 2.5 kilograms.
Multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000.
2.5 kg x 1,000 = ?
That's it!
2.5 kg x 1,000 = 2,500 grams
Give these problems a go!
Awesome job!
Understanding how to convert between different units of volume and weight is super helpful. It helps you tackle measurements in everyday life — like cooking, shopping, or conducting science experiments.
Now that you’ve nailed converting volume and weight, head over to the Got It? section to test your converting skills!