Metric Measurement Lab

Objectives:
 You will learn to make measurements using the metric system.
 These measurements will encompass mastering the metric ruler, triple beam balance, and the graduated
cylinder.
 You will demonstrate your ability to convert the original measurements to lower and higher values by
moving the decimal point the correct number of places in the proper direction.

Materials:
 Lab paper
 metric stick
 graduated cylinder
 coins ( nickel, dime, or quarter )
 Various size containers ( jars, bottles, test tubes, etc. )
 Notepads and small books.

Procedures:
1. Use the metric stick to measure your lab desk or table. Place your measurements in the spaces below.

Length of the Desk________M.

____________dm. ___________cm. ___________mm. ____________km.

Height of Desk ___________M.

____________dm. ____________cm. ___________mm. ____________km.

Width of the Desk_______M

____________dm. ____________cm. ___________mm. ____________km.

Length of the Room________M ____________dm. ____________cm ___________mm. ____________km.

2. Use the triple beam balance to weigh the following materials. place your measurements in the spaces below.

Weight of the coin________g.

____________dg. ___________cg. ___________mg. ____________kg.

Weight of notebook ___________g.

____________dg. ____________cg. ___________mg. ____________kg.

Weight of the test tube_______g.

____________dg. ____________cg. ___________mg. ____________kg.
3. Use the graduated cylinder to measure the volume of the following containers. place your measurements in
the space below.

Volume of the test tube________L.

____________dl. ___________cl. ___________ml. ____________kl.

Volume of the jar ___________L..

____________dl. ____________cl. ___________ml. ____________kl.

Volume of the flask _______L.

____________dl. ____________cl. ___________ml. ____________kl.
Summary:
1. What is the metric term used for measuring length? ________________________.
2. The metric prefix denoting 1000X is _____________________.
3. If you are changing M to cm. what direction do you move the decimal point? _______________
4. How many time larger is a decagram then a milligram? _______________.
5. What is a meniscus? ___________________________________________.
6. Why is the decimal point important to the values in the metric system? ___________________
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7. If one ml. of water equals one gram. How much does a liter of water weigh? ______________.