Metric System Notes- the standard system (SI) used by all scientists. It is based on the number 10. It can be used to measure anything. (length, volume, mass, etc.)

meter – the basic unit of lengthsymbol – (m)measuring device – ruler,

meter stick

liter – the basic unit of volumesymbol – (L)

measuring device – graduated cylinder

gram - the basic unit of masssymbol – (g)

measuring device – centigram balance

Using the metric conversion chart:

kilo hecto deka liter deci centi millimeter

gram

(k) (h) (dk) m l g (d) (c) (m)

Practice: (just move the decimal point!)

a. 152m = _______km

b. 163hm = ____________mm

0.152

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