Basic Math Calculations Worksheets With Answer Key - Major Horum Carits College Of Nursing Page 3
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10METRIC CONVERSION
The common conversion factors in the metric system below MUST be are
memorized in order to be able to convert with 100% accuracy.
1. Kilogram (kg) to gram (g)
1 kg = 1,000 g
2. Gram (g) to milligrams (mg)
1 g
= 1,000 mg
3. Milligram (mg) to micrograms (mcg)
1 mg = 1,000 mcg
4. Liter (L) to milliliter (mL)
1 L = 1,000 mL
An easy way to remember this….
Converting common metric units is easily done by:
Multiplying or dividing by 1000 OR
Moving the decimal
To convert grams (g) to kilograms (kg) use the conversion 1 kg = 1000 g
Divide the number of grams by 1000, or move the decimal three places to
the left.
To convert kilograms (kg) to grams (g) use the conversion 1000 g = 1 kg
Multiply the number of kilograms by 1000, or move the decimal three
places to the right.
kg → g → mg → mcg
L → mL
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