Systems of Measurements Flashcards
1
Q
What is the order of the metric units?
A
(King Henry Died from a Disease Called Mumps.)
Kilo - Hecto - Deca - - Deci Centi Milli
2
Q
What are the metric units used to measure weight?
A
gram = g milligram = mg microgram = mcg kilogram = kg
3
Q
What are the metric units used to measure volume?
A
liter (base unit) = L
milliliter = mL = .001 L
4
Q
What are the metric units used to measure length?
A
meter (base unit) = m
centimeter = cm = .01 m
millimeter = mm = .001 m = .1 cm
5
Q
What is the abbreviation for drop?
A
gtt
6
Q
1 T = ? t
A
3 teaspoons
7
Q
1 fl oz = ? T
A
2 Tablespoons
8
Q
1 cup = ? fl oz
A
8 fl oz
9
Q
1 pt = ? cups
A
2 cups
10
Q
1 pt = ? fl oz
A
16 fl oz
11
Q
1 qt = ? pt
A
2 pints
12
Q
1 qt = ? cups
A
4 cups
13
Q
1 qt = ? fl oz
A
32 fl oz
14
Q
1 lb = ? oz
A
16 ounces
