Transcript Metric System

Metric System
Measurement based on the number 10.
International System of Units
● abbreviated SI
● allows scientists to compare data and
communicate with each other about their results
Common Units
● Units of length = meter (m)
● Units of mass = kilogram (kg)
● Units of time = second (s)
Common SI Prefixes
Conversion Mnemonic Device
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K = kilo, 1000
H = hecto, 100
D = deca, 10
B = base, 1
D = deci, 0.1
C = centi, 0.01
M = mili, 0.0001
Measurement History