Metric Conversions Notes

Metric System / Is based on ‘10’ / When using the standard system, sometimes you need 2 different measurements (ex. 5 ft 5 in) / With the metric system, you can convert to a single unit by moving a decimal place. / Is based on ‘10’ / When using the standard system, sometimes you need 2 different measurements (ex. 5 ft 5 in) / With the metric system, you can convert to a single unit by moving a decimal place.

Metric Prefix Line: KiloHectoDekaUnitDeciCentiMilli kmhmdamm (meter) dmcmmm kLhLdaLL (liter) dLcLmL kghgdagG (gram) dgcgmg

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Conversions: 1. It is all about the decimal place. ex. 10 cm = ? mm 2. Begin where you know. You are given 10 cm. If no decimal is present, the decimal is to the right of the numbers. 10 cm = 10.0 cm 1. It is all about the decimal place. ex. 10 cm = ? mm 2. Begin where you know. You are given 10 cm. If no decimal is present, the decimal is to the right of the numbers. 10 cm = 10.0 cm

Kilo HectoDeka Unit Deci Centi Milli = where you want to go (your target) Move to where you want to go. Draw an arrow. - you want “mm”. Notice that the arrow moves the decimal 1 place to the right.

Kilo HectoDeka Unit Deci Centi Milli = where you want to go (your target) 1,500 m = 1.5 km m = ? km

Kilo HectoDeka Unit Deci Centi Milli = where you want to go (your target) 17 cg = 0.17 g cg = ? g

Kilo HectoDeka Unit Deci Centi Milli = where you want to go (your target) L = 10,360 mL L = ? mL

Kilo HectoDeka Unit Deci Centi Milli = where you want to go (your target) 1,532 mm = m ,532 mm = ? m

Kilo HectoDeka Unit Deci Centi Milli = where you want to go (your target) 56 kg = 560,000 dg kg = ? dg

What is the mnemonic device to help you remember the prefix(s) above? King Henry Drinks Milk During Cold Months Lemonade Gatorade King Henry Drinks Milk During Cold Months Lemonade Gatorade

What number is the metric system based on? 10