Simple tricks to convert between grams, kilograms, metres, centimetres, millimetres, litres and millilitres.
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Kilo, Hecto, Deca, (Base), Deci, Centi, Milli.
Count steps between prefixes. Move decimal left for bigger unit, right for smaller unit.
Cheat-sheet
1 kg = 1000 g — move decimal 3 places
1 m = 100 cm — move decimal 2 places
1 cm = 10 mm — move decimal 1 place
1 L = 1000 mL — move decimal 3 places
Tip: converting to a smaller unit makes the number bigger (move decimal right). Converting to a bigger unit makes the number smaller (move decimal left).
Interactive converter (animated)
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1000 g
Result
1kg
Decimal mover
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From g to kg — moved 3 place(s) right.
Tip: change units to see the decimal move — converting to a smaller unit makes the number bigger.