Mass and Volume Conversions
Convert common metric units without changing the represented quantity.
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Core concepts
Concept 1
Kilograms, grams, milligrams and micrograms change the number and unit together.
Exam cue: Write the conversion factor.
Concept 2
Unit cancellation makes conversion direction visible.
Exam cue: Estimate whether the new number should be larger or smaller.
Risk pitfalls and guardrails
Multiplying when division is required.
Guardrail: Do not choose a familiar task if it ignores deterioration, consent, scope, communication or follow-up.
Confusing milligrams with micrograms.
Guardrail: Do not choose a familiar task if it ignores deterioration, consent, scope, communication or follow-up.
Memory anchors
How many milligrams are in one gram?
1,000 milligrams.
How many micrograms are in one milligram?
1,000 micrograms.
How many grams are in one kilogram?
1,000 grams.
Why cancel units?
It leaves the requested unit and exposes direction.
What catches a thousand-fold error?
A magnitude estimate.
Checkpoint rule
Do the check-up only after you can summarize each concept in one sentence and identify one dangerous pitfall from memory.
Knowledge Check (after reading)
Short check-up to confirm understanding of this module.
Check-up Questions
Convert 1.75 g to milligrams.
Convert 0.48 mg to micrograms.
Answer all questions to submit.
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Move forward only after this module is stable.
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