Compare and convert metric units of mass

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🔢 Metric Units of Mass

The metric units of mass include:

• Milligram (mg) – smallest
• Gram (g)
• Kilogram (kg) – largest

📏 Conversion Between Units

To convert between metric units, we use powers of 10:

• 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g)
• 1 gram (g) = 1,000 milligrams (mg)

🔁 How to Convert

To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, multiply.

• Example: 2 kg = 2 × 1,000 = 2,000 g

To convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit, divide.

• Example: 3,000 g = 3,000 ÷ 1,000 = 3 kg

⚖️ Comparing Mass

Convert both masses to the same unit before comparing.

Example: Compare 1.5 kg and 1,200 g:

• Convert 1.5 kg = 1,500 g → Now compare: 1,500 g > 1,200 g

💡 Real-Life Examples

• A paperclip weighs about 1 gram (g).
• A bag of sugar might weigh 1 kilogram (kg).
• A vitamin tablet could weigh 500 milligrams (mg).

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