Metric Conversion Help

Hey everyone! Lets go through problem #15 on the "Metric Mania" worksheet.
Problem: Conversions
5 L = _______ mL

So we need to figure out how many milliliters (mL) are in 5 Liters (L).
Step 1: Starting at Liters (the base for volume), count the number of "steps" or "jumps" to "milli".
Base --> Deci --> Centi --> Milli = 3 steps DOWN

Step 2: Since were going down the steps, we move the decimal point to the RIGHT. We move the decimal the # of "steps" or "jumps", which is 3 in this case.
5.0 L --> 50.0 DECILiters --> 500.0 CENTILiters --> 5,000 MILLILiters (mL)

Step 3: You have your answer = 5,000 mL, but double check your work. Make sure you have the correct number of "steps" or "jumps" and that you moved the decimal in the correct direction.

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