Weight

In this section, we will be discussing four units of weight in the metric system: micrograms (mcg), milligrams (mg), grams (g), and kilograms (kg). Medication dosages are not described in terms of kilograms, but most dosages are calculated based on the patient's weight in kilograms.

Review Video: Multiplying and Dividing by Power of Ten

Example Video - Metric System Conversions by Moving Decimal Points