Let's solve the
Metric Unit Conversion worksheet step by step. The goal is to convert grams (g) to kilograms (kg) and vice versa, using the conversion factor:
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1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams (g)
So:
- To convert
grams to kilograms, divide by 1000.
- To convert
kilograms to grams, multiply by 1000.
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Part A: Convert grams (g) to kilograms (kg)
We divide each value by 1000.
1.
75200 g
$ 75200 \div 1000 = 75.2 $ kg
✔ 75.2 kg
2.
24380 g
$ 24380 \div 1000 = 24.38 $ kg
✔ 24.38 kg
3.
54300 g
$ 54300 \div 1000 = 54.3 $ kg
✔ 54.3 kg
4.
8000 g
$ 8000 \div 1000 = 8 $ kg
✔ 8 kg
5.
62130 g
$ 62130 \div 1000 = 62.13 $ kg
✔ 62.13 kg
6.
43310 g
$ 43310 \div 1000 = 43.31 $ kg
✔ 43.31 kg
7.
10840 g
$ 10840 \div 1000 = 10.84 $ kg
✔ 10.84 kg
8.
34100 g
$ 34100 \div 1000 = 34.1 $ kg
✔ 34.1 kg
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Part B: Convert kilograms (kg) to grams (g)
We multiply each value by 1000.
9.
35.2 kg
$ 35.2 \times 1000 = 35200 $ g
✔ 35200 g
10.
70.45 kg
$ 70.45 \times 1000 = 70450 $ g
✔ 70450 g
11.
41.236 kg
$ 41.236 \times 1000 = 41236 $ g
✔ 41236 g
12.
13 kg
$ 13 \times 1000 = 13000 $ g
✔ 13000 g
13.
65.5 kg
$ 65.5 \times 1000 = 65500 $ g
✔ 65500 g
14.
27.89 kg
$ 27.89 \times 1000 = 27890 $ g
✔ 27890 g
15.
50.01 kg
$ 50.01 \times 1000 = 50010 $ g
✔ 50010 g
16.
82.8 kg
$ 82.8 \times 1000 = 82800 $ g
✔ 82800 g
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✔ Final Answers:
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Convert grams to kilograms:
1. 75.2 kg
2. 24.38 kg
3. 54.3 kg
4. 8 kg
5. 62.13 kg
6. 43.31 kg
7. 10.84 kg
8. 34.1 kg
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Convert kilograms to grams:
9. 35200 g
10. 70450 g
11. 41236 g
12. 13000 g
13. 65500 g
14. 27890 g
15. 50010 g
16. 82800 g
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🔍 Explanation:
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Dividing by 1000 moves the decimal point
three places to the left (for g → kg).
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Multiplying by 1000 moves the decimal point
three places to the right (for kg → g).
This is a fundamental skill in metric conversions and helps with understanding mass measurements in science, cooking, and everyday life.
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