Compare and convert metric units of mass

Key Notes :

Metric System Overview:

• The metric system is used worldwide to measure mass, length, and volume.
• The base unit of mass in the metric system is gram (g).

Common Metric Units of Mass:

• Milligram (mg): 1 milligram = 0.001 gram
• Gram (g): The standard unit used for lighter objects.
• Kilogram (kg): 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams

Conversion Between Units:

To convert between milligrams, grams, and kilograms, you multiply or divide by 10, 100, or 1,000.

Example 1:

• 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g)
• 1 gram (g) = 1,000 milligrams (mg)

Example 2:

• 500 grams = 0.5 kilograms
• 2,000 milligrams = 2 grams

Comparing Units:

• Larger units like kilograms (kg) are used for measuring heavy objects (like a bag of flour).
• Smaller units like milligrams (mg) are used for very light objects (like the mass of a small paperclip).

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