Metric

Measurement
Notes
 Why Metric??

• Metric is based on the decimal number system

(base 10)

• Easier to use

• All scientists use it

• 1 km = 1,000 m
• 1 m = 100 cm
• 1 cm = 10 mm
• 1 mm = 1,000 um

• 1 L = 1,000 ml
• 1kg = 1,000 g
• 1 g = 1,000 mg
Measurement Unit Instrument

Distance Meter Ruler

Mass Grams Triple Beam

Balance
Volume Liter Graduated
Cylinder
Temperature Celsius Thermometer
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_____ centimeters
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_____ centimeters = ____ millimeters

 Let’s Practice!

____ centimeters = ____ millimeters