10.03 Convert units of mass
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Do you remember the relationships between different units of mass? Let's try a problem to practice.
How many grams are there in one kilogram?
$16$16
A$32$32
B$100$100
C$1000$1000
D
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We can convert between grams (g) and kilograms (kg) using the relationship:
$1$1 kilogram $=$= $1000$1000 grams
This video looks at how to convert between grams (g) and kilograms (kg).
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question 1
Rewrite $1437$1437 grams in terms of the number of whole kilograms (kg) and grams (g) left over.
$1437$1437 grams = $\editable{}$ whole kg and $\editable{}$ g left over.
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We can convert between pounds (lb) and ounces (oz) using the relationship:
$1$1 pound $=$= $16$16 ounces
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question 2
Convert $80$80 ounces to pounds.
When you convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit (for example, kg to g), you multiply.
When you convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit (for example, oz to lb), you divide.