Understanding Units of Mass
A Grade 5 science worksheet focusing on understanding and converting between different units of mass, including grams, kilograms, and metric tons.
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Understanding Units of Mass
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work when converting units of mass.
1. Which unit of mass would you use to measure a small paperclip?
Kilogram (kg)
Gram (g)
Metric Ton (t)
Liter (L)
2. How many grams are in 1 kilogram?
10 grams
100 grams
1,000 grams
10,000 grams
3. The tool used to measure mass is called a .
4. One metric ton is equal to kilograms.
5. A measure of how much 'stuff' is in an object is called its .
6. Look at the image below. What is this tool used for?
7. Explain the difference between mass and weight.
8. A kilogram is a smaller unit of mass than a gram.
True
False
9. A metric ton is commonly used to measure the mass of a car.
True
False
10. Convert 3,500 grams to kilograms. Show your work.
11. A truck has a mass of 5 metric tons. How many kilograms is that? Show your work.