Memorize the following metric conversion factors:

(in each of the following conversions, the word “meter” can be substituted with “liter”, “volt”, “gram”, or any other metric measure)

1000 millimeters = 1 meter 1000 mm = 1 m

100 centimeters = 1 meter 100 cm = 1 m

1 kilometer = 1000 meters 1 km = 1000 m

1 cubic centimeter = 1 milliliter 1 cm³ = 1 ml

You do not have to memorize the following conversion factors, but they will be useful on this assignment.

1 inch = 2.54 cm 1 gallon = 3.78 liters 1 kg = 2.2 lbs.

You must show your work to make a grade higher than a B

1. Convert 368 ml to liters:

2. How many cm are there in .0000547 km?

3. A can of Coke contains 41 mg of sodium, how many grams is this?

4. A European aquarium is 85 liters, how many gallons is this?

5. How many grams of sugar are there in a 5.0 pound bag?

6. If gold is worth $22.74 per gram, what is a 15.6 pound gold bar worth?

Convert pounds to grams, then grams to $ using the conversion factor 1 g = $ 22.74

7. This piece of paper measures 8.50 inches by 11.0 inches, how many square centimeters is it?

Convert each inch measurement to cm, then find area

8. How many ml are there in one ounce, if a 12 oz can holds 355 ml?

Convert 1 oz to ml by using the conversion factor 12 oz = 355 ml

9. A container measures 16 inches by 24 inches by 12 inches. How many liters of water will it hold?

10. My surfboard is 7 feet and 2 inches long. I want to sell it to someone in Australia, but

they want to know its length in meters. What do I tell them?

Answers

.041

.368

2.18

5.47

29.6

603

2,300

161,000