The Metric System
Explore the fundamentals of the Metric System, which simplifies measurement with conversions based on powers of 10. In this guide, learn how to multiply and divide numbers using 10 and 100. Discover how measurements interconnect: 1 meter equals 10 decimeters, 100 centimeters, and 1000 millimeters! Gain insights into practical applications through hands-on examples, like measuring everyday objects and applying metric knowledge in real life. Mastering the Metric System is straightforward and enhances your measurement skills!
The Metric System
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The Metric System “I’m ten times better than the Standard system of measurement!”
Multiply each of the following numbers by 10 15 x 10 = 235 x 10 = 12.4 x 10 = 43.2 x 10 = 853.56 x 10 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 10 15 x 10 = 150 235 x 10 = 12.4 x 10 = 43.2 x 10 = 853.56 x 10 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 10 15 x 10 = 150 235 x 10 = 2350 12.4 x 10 = 43.2 x 10 = 853.56 x 10 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 10 15 x 10 = 150 235 x 10 = 2350 12.4 x 10 = 124 43.2 x 10 = 853.56 x 10 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 10 15 x 10 = 150 235 x 10 = 2350 12.4 x 10 = 124 43.2 x 10 = 432 853.56 x 10 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 10 15 x 10 = 150 235 x 10 = 2350 12.4 x 10 = 124 43.2 x 10 = 432 853.56 x 10 = 8535.6
Multiply each of the following numbers by 100 15 x 100 = 235 x 100 = 12.4 x 100 = 43.2 x 100 = 853.56 x 100 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 100 15 x 100 = 1500 235 x 100 = 12.4 x 100 = 43.2 x 100 = 853.56 x 100 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 100 15 x 100 = 1500 235 x 100 = 23500 12.4 x 100 = 43.2 x 100 = 853.56 x 100 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 100 15 x 100 = 1500 235 x 100 = 23500 12.4 x 100 = 1240 43.2 x 100 = 853.56 x 100 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 100 15 x 100 = 1500 235 x 100 = 23500 12.4 x 100 = 1240 43.2 x 100 = 4320 853.56 x 100 =
Multiply each of the following numbers by 100 15 x 100 = 1500 235 x 100 = 23500 12.4 x 100 = 1240 43.2 x 100 = 4320 853.56 x 100 = 85356
Divide each of the following numbers by 10 230 10 = 4500 10 = 123.5 10 = 21.6 10 = 8.465 10 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 10 230 10 = 23 4500 10 = 123.5 10 = 21.6 10 = 8.465 10 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 10 230 10 = 23 4500 10 = 450 123.5 10 = 21.6 10 = 8.465 10 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 10 230 10 = 23 4500 10 = 450 123.5 10 = 12.35 21.6 10 = 8.465 10 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 10 230 10 = 23 4500 10 = 450 123.5 10 = 12.35 21.6 10 = 2.16 8.465 10 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 10 230 10 = 23 4500 10 = 450 123.5 10 = 12.35 21.6 10 = 2.16 8.465 10 = .8465
Divide each of the following numbers by 100 230 100 = 4500 100 = 123.5 100 = 21.6 100 = 8.465 100 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 100 230 100 = 2.30 4500 100 = 123.5 100 = 21.6 100 = 8.465 100 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 100 230 100 = 2.30 4500 100 = 45.00 123.5 100 = 21.6 100 = 8.465 100 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 100 230 100 = 2.30 4500 100 = 45.00 123.5 100 = 1.235 21.6 100 = 8.465 100 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 100 230 100 = 2.30 4500 100 = 45.00 123.5 100 = 1.235 21.6 100 = .216 8.465 100 =
Divide each of the following numbers by 100 230 100 = 2.30 4500 100 = 45.00 123.5 100 = 1.235 21.6 100 = .216 8.465 100 = .08465
Nice Job! If you can multiply & divide by 10 (or any power of 10), then the metric system will be easy for you.
THE METER The meter is the starting point for the metric system. START
If 1 meter = 10 decimetersand1 decimeter = 10 centimetersthen how many centimeters make up 1 meter?
It takes 10 millimeters to make up 1 centimeter. Boy, that’s small!
If 1 meter = 10 decimetersand1 decimeter = 10 centimetersand1centimeter = 10 millimetersthen how many millimeters make up 1 meter?
It takes 10 millimeters to make up 1 centimeter. Millimeters are so small that they almost run together.
This is a magnified image of a ruler/meter stick. 1 2 3 4 This is one centimeter.
This is a magnified image of a ruler/meter stick. 1 2 3 4 This is half of a centimeter.
This is a magnified image of a ruler/meter stick. 1 2 3 4 This is one millimeter.
This key measures 3 cm. 1 2 3 4
This key measures 2.5 cm. 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 This toy car measures 4.2 cm.
1 2 3 4 Or, you could say it measures 42 mm.
The metric system deals with powers of 10 1 meter = 10 decimeters = 100 centimeters = 1000 millimeters