Conversions and Metric System Practice Flashcards

A comprehensive set of practice questions covering volume, weight, temperature, and metric system conversions based on the lecture notes.

How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 teaspoon (t)?

$$5\,mL$$

How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 tablespoon (T)?

$$15\,mL$$

How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 ounce (oz)?

$$30\,mL$$

In 1 measuring cup (c), how many ounces (oz) and milliliters (mL) are present?

$$8\,oz = 240\,mL$$

How many pounds (lbs) are in 1 kilogram (kg)?

$$2.2\,lbs$$

How many grams (g) are in 1 ounce (oz)?

$$30\,g$$

How many ounces (oz) are in 1 pound (lb)?

$$16\,oz$$

How many micrograms (mcg) are in 1 milligram (mg)?

$$1,000\,mcg$$

How many milligrams (mg) are in 1 gram (g)?

$$1,000\,mg$$

What is the milligram (mg) equivalent of 0.5 grams (g)?

$$500\,mg$$

What is the milligram (mg) equivalent of 0.3 grams (g)?

$$300\,mg$$

How many grams (g) are in 1 kilogram (kg)?

$$1,000\,g$$

How many milligrams (mg) are in 1 grain?

$$60\,mg$$

How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 liter (L)?

$$1,000\,mL$$

How many milliliters (mL) are in 0.5 liters (L)?

$$500\,mL$$

How many drops (gtts) are in 1 milliliter (mL)?

$$15\,gtts$$

What are the steps to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

Subtract $32$ then divide by $1.8$

What are the steps to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Multiply by $1.8$ then add $32$

According to the general rule, what math operation is used when converting from larger to smaller units?

Multiply

According to the general rule, what math operation is used when converting from smaller to larger units?

Divide

What mnemonic is used to remember the prefixes for the metric system?

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What value is represented by the prefix Kilo (K)?

$$1,000$$

What value is represented by the prefix Hecta (H)?

$$100$$

What value is represented by the prefix Deca (D)?

$$10$$

In the metric system mnemonic, what do the base units 'B' represent?

Meter (measures length)

What does L represent

Liters

what does G represent?

Grams (measures mass)

What value is represented by the prefix Deci (D)?

$$1/10$$

What value is represented by the prefix Centi (C)?

$$1/100$$

What value is represented by the prefix Milli (M)?

$$1/1,000$$

To convert to a smaller unit on the Metric Conversion Chart, in which direction should you move the decimal point?

To the right

To convert to a larger unit on the Metric Conversion Chart, in which direction should you move the decimal point?

To the left