This clip explains how to convert units of weight between the U.S. Customary System and the Metric System, using both the unit cancellation and decimal methods. "Converting between the two systems means that we'll be working with two sets of equival...
This clip explains that, while there are 7 metric equivalences, we'll use only those that contain the following common metric units to convert units of mass: one metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms; one kilogram equals 1,000 grams; and one gram equals...
This clip explains that what we generally refer to as metric units of weight are actually units of mass. The clip states that mass measures the amount of matter an object has, while weight measures the force of Earth's gravity on an object. The clip...