1. Metric Conversions

2. Metric Conversions
The Metric System of measurement is based on multiples of TEN. The 3 base units are: meters, liters, and grams. The 6 prefixes are: kilo (1000) hecto (100) deka (10) deci (.1) centi (.01) milli (.001)

3. Stair Rule
To use the Stair-Step method, you will move the DECIMAL POINT the direction you have to move on the stairs.

4. Stair Rule Examples
0.5
Ex 1: 5 dm = ________________ m

5. Stair Rule Examples
38200
Ex 2: 38.2 dkg = ________________ cg

6. Stair Rule Examples
0.2500
Ex 3: 2500 dL = ________________ kL

7. Metric Conversion Word Problems
Ex 1: One cereal bar has a mass of 37 g. What is the mass of 6 cereal bars? Is that more or less than 1 kg?
𝟔∗𝟑𝟕=𝟐𝟐𝟐 grams
𝟐𝟐𝟐 grams is only kg, which means the mass is less than 1kg