Math 0110 – Equivalence Quiz Study
Guide

On the following two pages
are the math conversions you must know for the Equivalence Quizzes.

Metric System

kilogram (kg) – gram (g) – milligram
(mg) – microgram (mcg) – liter (L) – milliliter (mL)

1 kg = 1000 g                                      1
g = .001 kg

1 g = 1000 mg                                     1
mg = .001 g

1 mg = 1000 mcg                                1
mcg = .001 mg

1 g = 1,000,000 mcg                           1
mcg = .000001 g

1 L = 1000 mL

1 cub centimeter (cc) = 1
milliliter (mL)

Household Measures

ounces (oz) –
pound (lb) – teaspoon (tsp or t) – drops (gtt) – tablespoon
(Tbsp or T)

Weights

16
oz = 1 lb

Liquids

1
tsp = 60 gtt                                       1
teacup = 6 ounces

1
Tbsp = 3 tsp                                     16
ounces = 1 pint

1
ounces = 2 Tbsp                               2
cups = 1 pint

1
glass = 8 ounces                               2
pints = 1 quart

1
measuring cup = 8 ounces                4
quarts = 1 gallon (gal)

Between Metric and Household

Metric                          Household

Liquid

1 mL                =          15
gtt

5 mL                =          1
tsp

15 mL              =          1
Tbsp

30 mL              =          1
ounce

180 mL            =          1
teacup

240 mL            =          1
glass

Weight

1 kg                 =          2.2
lb

30 g                 =          1
oz

454 g               =          1
lb

Length

2.5 centimeters (cm) = 1 inch (in)

To change from Fahrenheit to Celsius: Subtract 32 from Fand divide the result by 1.8

To change from Celsius to Fahrenheit: Multiply Cby 1.8 and add 32 to the result.