I Can #14: Metric Conversions

I Can #14: I can perform unit conversions within the metric system.

Cliff Notes

I. Metric System Conversions

A. Metric System - international system of measurement adopted by France in 1791 and is now used in most countries

B. base unit for each type of measurement

mass = gram (g) length = meter (m) volume = liter (L)

C. System of Prefixes

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D. Metric Ladder (shown below)

E. Examples

458 grams = .458 kg

15,000 L = 15,000,000 mL

24.2 dm = 242 cm

Metric Ladder