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What is the Unit System for Science Measurements
The unit system for science measurements, based on the metric system, is called the International System of Units (Système International d’Unités) or SI units.
Prefix Multipliers
Kilometer or Kilogram (x1000 bigger)
Gigameter or Gigagram (x1,000,000,000 bigger)
Continued Prefix Multipliers
Centi-hundredth
Milli-thousandth
Micro (μ) - one millionth
How to Choose Prefix Multipliers?
Choose the prefix multiplier that is most convenient for a
particular measurement.
Pick a unit similar in size to (or smaller than) the quantity
you are measuring.
How is Volume Derived as a Unit?
A derived unit is formed from other units.
Many units of volume, a measure of space, are derived
units.
Any unit of length, when cubed (raised to the third power),
becomes a unit of volume.
Cubic meters
cubic centimeters
and cubic millimeters
are all units of volume.
Liquids measure in graduated cylinder (mL or L)