Metric Prefixes and Multipliers

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering common metric prefixes, their standard symbols, and their multiplication factors relative to base units.

kilo

Metric prefix with symbol $k$, meaning the base unit is multiplied by $1{,}000 = 10^3$.

deci

Metric prefix with symbol $d$, meaning the base unit is multiplied by $0.1 = 10^{-1}$.

centi

Metric prefix with symbol $c$, meaning the base unit is multiplied by $0.01 = 10^{-2}$.

milli

Metric prefix with symbol $m$, meaning the base unit is multiplied by $0.001 = 10^{-3}$.

micro

Metric prefix with symbol $\mu$, meaning the base unit is multiplied by $0.000\,001 = 10^{-6}$.

nano

Metric prefix with symbol $n$, meaning the base unit is multiplied by $0.000\,000\,001 = 10^{-9}$.