Metric Conversions
Metric conversion is used to determine the corresponding smaller or larger quantities of a given unit with the help of its base unit. The base unit of length is meter, capacity is liter, and weight is gram.
Steps to convert one unit to another is described below:
- Units to the right side of the base unit are smaller units as compared to the base. Each unit differs by 10 times of its preceding unit. When we move towards right of the base unit, each unit is 10 times smaller or one-tenth of the unit to its left.
- Units to the left side of the base unit are larger units as compared to the base. Each unit differs by 10 times of its preceding unit. When we move towards left of the base unit, each unit is 10 times greater of the unit to its left.
Therefore, while converting a smaller unit to a larger unit we need to divide it with respective relation and while converting a larger unit to smaller unit, we need to multiply it with respective relation. Few commonly used measurement relations are given below:
Also Check: Metric Conversion Chart
Metric Length Conversions |
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1 cm = 10 mm |
1 mm = 0.1 cm |
1 m = 100 cm |
1 cm = 0.01 m |
1 m = 1000 mm |
1 mm = 0.001 m |
1 km = 1000 m |
1 m = 0.001 km |
Metric Volume (Capacity) Conversions |
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1 cl = 10 ml |
1 ml = 0.1 cl |
1 l = 100 cl |
1 cl = 0.01 l |
1 l = 1000 ml |
1 ml = 0.001 l |
1 kl = 1000 l |
1 l = 0.001 kl |
Metric Weight Conversions |
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1 cg = 10 mg |
1 mg = 0.1 cg |
1 g = 100 cg |
1 cg = 0.01 g |
1 g = 1000 mg |
1 mg = 0.001 g |
1 kg = 1000 g |
1 g = 0.001 kg |
Metric System
Metric System is a standard way of measuring units like height, weight, length, volume, time, etc. This system is used worldwide for distinct calculations and research. Almost everything around us can be measured using a metric system. It is widely used in distinct fields like science, medicine, defense, etc. When we want to measure the area of a room or calculate the speed of a vehicle, a metric system is used.
In this article, we will learn about the metric system, its units, metric system chart, and conversion in the metric system and others in detail.
Table of Content
- What is a Metric System?
- Metric System of Measurement – SI Units
- Metric System Chart
- Metric System Table
- Metric System Prefixes
- Metric System of Length
- Metric System Unit for Volume
- Metric System of Mass
- Metric System of Time
- Metric Conversions
- Origin of Metric System
- Difference between Metric System and Imperial Syytem
- Metric System Examples