Metric System Notes
The metric system is a decimal-based measurement system that uses multiples of 10 for Length, Mass, Volume, and Temperature. Key standard units include Degrees Celsius (°C) for temperature. The system employs prefixes such as kilo (k), hecto (h), deka (da), deci (d), centi (c), and milli (m), which serve as abbreviations for larger or smaller units. This guide provides essential techniques for converting between units, including locating starting and ending points, counting spaces, and moving the decimal point accordingly. Practice conversions for various measurements included.
Metric System Notes
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Metric System • Decimal system based on multiples of ______
MEASUREMENT Length Mass Volume Temperature STANDARD UNIT (S.U) Degrees Celsius (°C) Forms of Measurement
PREFIX ABBREVIATION k h da d c m SI Prefixes & Abbreviations
SMALL LARGE kilo hecto deka deci centi milli S.U. CONVERSIONS • Locate starting and ending point • Count the # of spaces • Move decimal that many spaces in the same direction Example: 10m = ___ km
SMALL LARGE kilo hecto deka deci centi milli S.U. Practice Conversions • 3.28 kg = _____________ g .0001 m = _____________ dam • 25 cm = ______________ m • 436 L = _______________ mL • 11 g = ____________ hg
