Mass refers to how heavy something is Mass is measured with a scale English Units vs Metric Units English Units units used in the US 1 Pound 16 Ounces One Loaf 1 Pound One slice 1 Ounce ID: 921165
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METRIC MANIA !!!
MASS
Slide2Mass
Mass refers to how heavy something is.Mass is measured with a scale.
Slide3English Units vs. Metric Units
English Units – units used in the U.S.1 Pound = 16 Ounces
One Loaf = 1 Pound
One slice = 1 Ounce
Slide4English Units vs. Metric UnitsMetric Units – units used in most other countries and by scientists in U.S.
1 kilogram = 1000 grams1 gram = 1000 milligrams
Mass equals one gram
Mass equals one kilogram
Slide5English Units vs. Metric UnitsCan you think of something that has a mass of 1 milligram??
Remember: You need 1000 milligrams to equal just 1 gram