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Maths
Summary
By converting between units of measures, measurements can be presented in their most simple forms. These conversions will often involve handling decimals and units of length, mass and volume.
The conversion rates you will have to know are listed below.
Use conversion rates to calculate and simplify measurements into a more presentable format.
What is in grams?
Identify the conversion rate between kilograms and grams.
To convert kilograms to grams, multiply by .
Therfore,
Rewrite in metres.
First, convert millimetres to centimetres using the conversion rate:
To convert millimetres to centimetres, divide by .
Next, use the conversion rate for centimetres to metres.
To convert centimetres to metres, divide by .
Therefore,
Note: To convert directly from millimetres to metres, divide by .
Length: Comparing, adding and subtracting
Mass: Comparing, adding and subtracting
Volume: Comparing, adding and subtracting
FAQs
Question: How do you convert millimetres to metres?
Answer: To convert directly from millimetres to metres divide by 1000.
Question: How do you convert millimetres to centimetres?
Answer: To convert millimetres to centimetres divide by 10.
Question: What is the conversion rate for kilograms to grams?
Answer: 1kg is equal to 1000 grams.
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