Measuring Mass

Mass is the amount of matter in an object. When measuring mass, we use special tools to figure out how heavy something is.

​Measuring Mass

Each of these tools helps us measure mass in units like grams (g) and kilograms (kg), which are part of the metric system.

​Measuring Mass

Measuring Mass

We use grams when we're measuring lighter objects, like a pencil, a cookie, or a small bag of candy. Kilograms are used for heavier objects, like a backpack full of books, a bicycle, or even a large dog. Remember, one kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams, so when you’re dealing with something really heavy, kilograms are the better choice!

This is one of the most common tools. You place an object on one side of the scale and weights on the other until both sides are balanced.

Pan Balance

​To use this tool You move the weights along the beams until the scale is balanced, and then add up the numbers to find the mass.

Triple Beam Balance

You just place the object on the scale, and it automatically measures and shows the mass of the object on a screen.

Digital Scale