Metric Prefixes and Volume Conversions

Vocabulary flashcards covering SI metric prefixes, their scientific notation values, and fundamental volume conversion equivalents.

Mega (M)

A metric prefix with a value of $1{,}000{,}000$ ($10^6$).

Kilo (k)

A metric prefix with a value of $1{,}000$ ($10^3$).

Deci (d)

A metric prefix with a value of $0.1$ ($10^{-1}$).

Centi (c)

A metric prefix with a value of $0.01$ ($10^{-2}$).

Milli (m)

A metric prefix with a value of $0.001$ ($10^{-3}$).

Micro ($\mu$)

A metric prefix with a value of $0.000001$ ($10^{-6}$).

Nano (n)

A metric prefix with a value of $0.000000001$ ($10^{-9}$).

Milliliter ($1\,\text{mL}$)

A unit of volume equal to $1\,\text{cm}^3$.

Liter ($1\,\text{L}$)

A unit of volume equal to $1\,\text{dm}^3$.

K=

C + 273

F =

1.80 x C + 32