1. Metric conversion chart
Prefix Base Prefix
kilo/ kg
hecto/ hg
deca/
dag
gram
deci/ dg
centi/ cg
Mili/ mg kl hl
dal
liter dl cl
mili/ ml km hm
dam
meter dm cm mm

2. Metric conversions When making conversions check your chart!
How many boxes do you move?
Are you moving to the left or right?
Move your decimal the same count & direction!
Only one decimal point can be in your answer!!
When you are converting decimals you must decide if you will be moving your decimal to the right or left

3. Example .25 is the same as ¢25 $1.00 is the same as 100 pennies
.2cg is the same as .002g

4. Practice 13.2dl = _____l Check your chart Move your decimal
Write your new answer equivalent 1.32l
kilo/ kg
hecto/ hg
deca/
dag
gram
deci/ dg
centi/ cg
Mili/ mg kl hl
dal
liter dl cl
mili/ ml km hm
dam
meter dm cm mm