Learn on PengienVision, Mathematics, Grade 4Chapter 13: Measurement: Find Equivalence in Units of Measure

Lesson 5: Equivalence with Metric Units of Capacity and Mass

Property.

Section 1

Metric Units of Capacity and Mass

Property

The metric system measures capacity using liters (L) and milliliters (mL), and mass using kilograms (kg), grams (g) and milligrams(mg). The relationships are based on the number 1,000.

  • Capacity: 1 liter is 1,000 times larger than 1 milliliter.

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Section 1

Metric Units of Capacity and Mass

Property

The metric system measures capacity using liters (L) and milliliters (mL), and mass using kilograms (kg), grams (g) and milligrams(mg). The relationships are based on the number 1,000.

  • Capacity: 1 liter is 1,000 times larger than 1 milliliter.