Difference between revisions of "Gram"
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| − | A [[gram]] is a [[unit]] used to measure [[mass]]. | + | A [[gram]] (g) is a [[unit]] used to measure [[mass]]. |
===About Grams=== | ===About Grams=== | ||
| + | : [[Gram]]s are shortened to a lower case '''g'''. | ||
: [[Gram]]s are 1000 x smaller than the scientific [[unit]] of [[mass]]; the [[kilogram]]. | : [[Gram]]s are 1000 x smaller than the scientific [[unit]] of [[mass]]; the [[kilogram]]. | ||
: There is 0.001kg in one [[gram]]. | : There is 0.001kg in one [[gram]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:30, 2 December 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A gram (g) is a unit used to measure mass.
About Grams
- Grams are shortened to a lower case g.
- Grams are 1000 x smaller than the scientific unit of mass; the kilogram.
- There is 0.001kg in one gram.
- The mass of an apple is around 100 grams.
Converting to Kilograms
| Unit | To convert | Kilograms |
| 1 megagram (1Mg) | Convert to grams x1000,000. | 1000,000g |
| 1 kilogram (1kg) | Convert to grams x1000. | 1000g |
| 1 gram (1g) | Convert to grams x1. | 1g |
| 1 milligram 1(mg) | Convert to grams /1000. | 0.001kg |
| 1 microgram 1(µg) | Convert to grams /1000,000. | 0.000001kg |