Metric Conversions

Vocabulary flashcards for metric prefixes, their symbols, base unit values, and exponent notations based on the lecture notes.

Giga

A metric prefix with the symbol G, representing 1,000,000,000 base units and an exponent notation of $10^9$.

Mega

A metric prefix with the symbol M, representing 1,000,000 base units and an exponent notation of $10^6$.

Kilo

A metric prefix with the symbol k, representing 1,000 base units and an exponent notation of $10^3$.

Hecto

A metric prefix with the symbol h, representing 100 base units and an exponent notation of $10^2$.

Deka

A metric prefix with the symbol da, representing 10 base units and an exponent notation of $10^1$.

Base Unit

The core unit of measurement, representing 1 unit and an exponent notation of $10^0$.

Deci

A metric prefix with the symbol d, representing 0.1 base units and an exponent notation of $10^{-1}$.

Centi

A metric prefix with the symbol c, representing 0.01 base units and an exponent notation of $10^{-2}$.

Milli

A metric prefix with the symbol m, representing 0.001 base units and an exponent notation of $10^{-3}$.

Micro

A metric prefix with the symbol μ, representing 0.000001 base units and an exponent notation of $10^{-6}$.

Nano

A metric prefix with the symbol n, representing 0.000000001 base units and an exponent notation of $10^{-9}$.