Difference between revisions of "Gram"
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Revision as of 11:31, 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 | Grams |
| 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 |