Si Prefix Conversion Worksheet

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Chem 1061
SI prefix conversion practice
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SI Prefixes:
pico = p = 10
nano = n* = 10
micro = μ* = 10
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milli = m* = 10
centi = c* = 10
deci = d* = 10
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kilo = k* = 10
mega = M* = 10
giga = G = 10
(* = memorize)
When setting up a conversion factor to or from a base unit, use 1 for the prefixed unit and the
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power of 10 for the base unit. Example: 1 mg = 10
g; 1 kg = 10
g.
Give all answers in scientific notation. Practice setting these up as dimensional analysis
conversions with cancelling units.
Converting to or from the base unit
1. Convert 4.0 cm to m.
9. Convert 4 nL to L.
2. Convert 4.0 m to cm.
10. Convert 4 L to nL.
3. Convert 40 mm to m.
11. Convert 40.0 μL to L.
4. Convert 40 m to mm.
12. Convert 40.0 L to μL.
5. Convert 0.4 km to m.
13. Convert 0.04 GL to L.
6. Convert 0.4 m to km.
14. Convert 0.04 L to GL.
7. Convert 40.0 m to mm.
15. Convert 400.00 dL to L.
8. Convert 400.0 m to mm.
16. Convert 400.00 L to dL.

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