To convert to a smaller unit, move the decimal point to the right (tenths, hundrededths, thousandths) or multiply. Example 2L=____ml Answer=2000 Milliliters are smaller than Liters 2x1000 (milli=1 onethousandth) = 2000 OR 2.=

To convert to a larger unit, move the decimal point to the left or divide (or multiply by a decimal; that’s easier. Example 2000 mL=_____L Liters are larger than milliliters mL=______L Remember, milli=1000 so I need to move my decimal three zeros to the left: or multiply by.001 (tenths, hundredths, thousandths) 2

Ladder method x.001 Base unit X 10 x100 x1000 X.10 x.01 Larger to smaller Smaller to larger 3

Ladder method x.001 Base unit X 10 x100 x x.01 Larger to smaller Smaller to larger 4 Deci Centi Milli Deka Hecto Kilo

Ladder method x g X 10 x100 x Larger to smaller Smaller to larger 5 Deci Centi Milli Deka Hecto Kilo x.1 x.01

Ladder method.125 x.001 Base unit 125 g X 10 x100 x1000 X.10 x.01 Larger to smaller Smaller to larger 6 Deci Centi Milli Deka Hecto Kilo