metric conversions?

Question

how do u convert the units of metric system using division i was taught original # over base unit which for example grams...so its ...2.4 *10^6 divided by 1g then u then divide into right place i.e. answer of the first divided by 1 kg....i still don't kno how to work that....

Answer 1

Look at these websites

http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Class/est572/whellmich/lesson3.htm

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/meteng/LesMetr.htm

good luck.