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How can we measure length?
Measuring length means to measure the length of any object with the help of measuring tools like scale. For example, the length of a pencil can be measured in inches using a ruler. The height of students in a class can be measured using a feet scale.
How do you measure in metric?
In the metric system, the basic unit of length is the meter. A meter is slightly larger than a yardstick, or just over three feet. The basic metric unit of mass is the gram….
| Length | Mass | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| kilometer | kilogram | dekaliter |
| centimeter | centigram | centiliter |
| millimeter | milligram | milliliter |
What are the base units of the metric system?
The three most common base units in the metric system are the meter, gram, and liter. The meter is a unit of length equal to 3.28 feet; the gram is a unit of mass equal to approximately 0.0022 pounds (about the mass of a paper clip); and the liter is a unit of volume equal to 1.05 quarts.
What is the Order of the metric system?
To convert within metric measurements, you’ll need to remember the prefixes for metric units. In order, these are kilo, hecto, deca, unit, deci, centi, and milli, where “unit” stands for the metric base unit, such as meter, liter, or gram.
What is the standard metric system?
Metric system. The current international standard metric system is the International System of Units ( Système international d’unités or SI) It is an mks system based on the metre, kilogram and second as well as the kelvin, ampere, candela , and mole .
What is the basic metric unit of length?
The basic unit of length in the metric system is the meter (m). Common derived units are the centimeter (cm) (10-2 or 1/100 of a meter) and the millimeter (mm) (10-3 or 1/1000 of a meter). For measuring large distances, the kilometer (103 or 1000 meters) is often used.