A List of the Metric Prefixes

Vocabulary flashcards defining all metric prefixes, symbols, multipliers, and handwritten notes from the reference sheet.

Metric Prefixes Chart

A reference table showing metric prefixes, their corresponding symbols, numerical multipliers, and exponential values ranging from yotta ($10^{24}$) to yocto ($10^{-24}$).

yotta

Metric prefix symbolized by Z, representing a numerical multiplier of 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 or an exponential value of $10^{24}$ .

Giga

Metric prefix symbolized by G, representing a numerical multiplier of 1,000,000,000 or an exponential value of $10^9$.

Mega

Metric prefix symbolized by M, representing a numerical multiplier of 1,000,000 or an exponential value of $10^6$.

Kilo

Metric prefix symbolized by k, representing a numerical multiplier of 1,000 or an exponential value of $10^3$.

Hecto

Metric prefix symbolized by h, representing a numerical multiplier of 100 or an exponential value of $10^2$; noted as not common.

Deca

Metric prefix symbolized by da, representing a numerical multiplier of 10 or an exponential value of $10^1$; noted as not common.

No Prefix

Indicates a base unit value of 1, corresponding to an exponential factor of $10^0$.

Deci

Metric prefix symbolized by d, representing a numerical multiplier of 0.1 or an exponential value of $10^{-1}$.

Centi

Metric prefix symbolized by c, representing a numerical multiplier of 0.01 or an exponential value of $10^{-2}$.

Milli

Metric prefix symbolized by m, representing a numerical multiplier of 0.001 or an exponential value of $10^{-3}$.

Micro

Metric prefix symbolized by the Greek letter $\mu$, representing a numerical multiplier of 0.000001 or an exponential value of $10^{-6}$.

Nano

Metric prefix symbolized by n, representing a numerical multiplier of 0.000000001 or an exponential value of $10^{-9}$.