Understanding Units of Mass
A Grade 4 science worksheet focusing on understanding and comparing different units of mass, including grams and kilograms.
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Understanding Units of Mass
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of units of mass.
1. Which unit is typically used to measure the mass of a small object like a paperclip?
Kilogram (kg)
Gram (g)
Liter (L)
Meter (m)
2. Approximately how many grams are in one kilogram?
10 grams
100 grams
1,000 grams
10,000 grams
3. The tool used to measure mass is called a .
4. A large dog would most likely be measured in .
5. One kilogram is equal to one thousand .
6. A feather has a mass of about 1 kilogram.
True
False
7. A kilogram is a smaller unit of mass than a gram.
True
False
8. Look at the image of the triple beam balance below. What is its purpose?
9. Give two examples of objects you would measure in grams and two objects you would measure in kilograms.