Let's solve each of the metric unit conversion problems step by step. We'll convert between units of
mass,
length, and
capacity using the standard metric prefixes:
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🔁 Conversion Rules:
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Capacity (Volume):
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- So, to convert
L → mL, multiply by 1000
- To convert
mL → L, divide by 1000
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Mass:
- 1 kg = 1000 g
- So, to convert
kg → g, multiply by 1000
- To convert
g → kg, divide by 1000
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Length:
- 1 m = 100 cm
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- So:
- 1 m = 1000 mm
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- To convert
mm → cm, divide by 10
- To convert
cm → mm, multiply by 10
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Now, let’s go through each problem:
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1.
494 L = ______ mL
→ 494 × 1000 =
494,000 mL
2.
2.07 L = ______ mL
→ 2.07 × 1000 =
2,070 mL
3.
7.3 L = ______ mL
→ 7.3 × 1000 =
7,300 mL
4.
20.6 L = ______ mL
→ 20.6 × 1000 =
20,600 mL
5.
97.6 L = ______ mL
→ 97.6 × 1000 =
97,600 mL
6.
0.70 L = ______ mL
→ 0.70 × 1000 =
700 mL
7.
8.3 L = ______ kL
→ 1 kL = 1000 L → so divide by 1000
→ 8.3 ÷ 1000 =
0.0083 kL
8.
39.2 kg = ______ g
→ 39.2 × 1000 =
39,200 g
9.
935 kg = ______ g
→ 935 × 1000 =
935,000 g
10.
45.8 g = ______ mL
✘ This is
not a valid conversion — grams (mass) and milliliters (volume) are different units.
However, for
water, 1 g ≈ 1 mL, so we assume it's water:
→
45.8 mL (assuming density of water)
11.
1,667 mL = ______ L
→ 1,667 ÷ 1000 =
1.667 L
12.
18,924 g = ______ kg
→ 18,924 ÷ 1000 =
18.924 kg
13.
39,523 g = ______ kg
→ 39,523 ÷ 1000 =
39.523 kg
14.
39,917 mm = ______ cm
→ 39,917 ÷ 10 =
3,991.7 cm
15.
28,737 mL = ______ L
→ 28,737 ÷ 1000 =
28.737 L
16.
3,234 mm = ______ cm
→ 3,234 ÷ 10 =
323.4 cm
17.
18,941 g = ______ kg
→ 18,941 ÷ 1000 =
18.941 kg
18.
21,251 mm = ______ cm
→ 21,251 ÷ 10 =
2,125.1 cm
19.
5,786 mL = ______ L
→ 5,786 ÷ 1000 =
5.786 L
20.
38,464 mL = ______ L
→ 38,464 ÷ 1000 =
38.464 L
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✔ Final Answers:
1. 494,000 mL
2. 2,070 mL
3. 7,300 mL
4. 20,600 mL
5. 97,600 mL
6. 700 mL
7. 0.0083 kL
8. 39,200 g
9. 935,000 g
10. 45.8 mL *(assuming water)*
11. 1.667 L
12. 18.924 kg
13. 39.523 kg
14. 3,991.7 cm
15. 28.737 L
16. 323.4 cm
17. 18.941 kg
18. 2,125.1 cm
19. 5.786 L
20. 38.464 L
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📝 Notes:
- Problem #10 involves converting
grams to milliliters, which is only valid if the substance has a density of 1 g/mL (like water). In real-world contexts, this may not hold, but in basic math worksheets, it's usually assumed.
- Always check the units and ensure you're using correct conversion factors.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of metric system conversions worksheets.