The Metric System

Metric System

A decimal system of measurement based on powers of ten.

Basic Unit of Length

Meter

Basic Unit of Mass

Gram

Basic Unit of Volume

Liter (L)

Prefix for 1,000

Kilo (k)

Prefix for 0.01

Centi (c), meaning one hundredth of the base unit.

Conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit

The formula is °F = 1.8(°C) + 32.

Distance: 1 Kilometer

Equivalent to 1,000 meters.

Temperature where water freezes

Water freezes at 32°F or 0°C.

Temperature where water boils

Water boils at 212°F or 100°C.

Milliliter to Liter Conversion

1 milliliter (mL) is equivalent to 0.001 liters.

1inch (length)=

2.54 cm or 25.4mm

1 foot (length)=

30.5 cm

1 mile (length)=

1.6km

1 ounces(mass)=

28.3g

1 pound(mass)=

0.45kg

1kg(mass)=

2.2 pounds

1 tsp(Volume)=

5mL

1 fluid U.S ounce (Volume)=

30mL

1 U.S quart (Volume)=

0.95L

1 U.S gallon (Volume)=

3.79L