Metric System Conversions To convert larger unit to smaller unit, move decimal point to the right To convert smaller unit to larger unit, move decimal point to the left Examples: 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g) 1 gram (g) = 1,000 milligrams (mg) 1 milligram (mg) = 1,000 micrograms (mcg) 1 liter (L) = 1,000 milliliters (mL) (or cubic centimeters)