Master Metric System with Picmonic for Nursing LPN

In the metric system,the gram (g/gm) is used to describe weight. 1 kilogram (kg)= 1,000 grams (g).

In the metric system, the gram (g/gm) is used to describe weight. 1 gram (g) = 1,000 milligrams (mg).

In the metric system, the gram (g/gm) is used to describe weight. 1 milligram (mg) = 1,000 mcg.

In the metric system, the gram (g/gm) is used to describe weight. 1,000 microgram (mcg) = 1 milligram (mg).

In the metric system, the liter (L) is used to describe volume.1 liter = 1,000 milliliters (mL).

In the metric system, the liter (L) is used to describe volume. 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters (mL).

In the metric system, the meter is used to describe length.

The metric system applies the idea that units within the system get larger or smaller by a power of 10. Conversions between the units in the metric system can be done by multiplying or dividing by 1,000. To convert larger to smaller, multiply by 1,000, or move the decimal point 3 places to the right.

The metric system applies the idea that units within the system get larger or smaller by a power of 10. Conversions between the units in the metric system can be done by multiplying or dividing by 1,000. To convert smaller to larger, divide by 1,000 or move the decimal point 3 spaces to the left.