Measurement & Money Flashcards
What are kilometres used for (km)?
For the measurement of large distances.
What are metres used for (m)?
For the measurement of medium distances.
What are centimetres used for (cm)?
For the measurement of small lengths.
What are millimetres used for (mm)?
For accurate work.
Length conversion order
mm
cm x10
m x100
km x1000
What is a tonne (t) used for?
For very great weight.
What is kilograms (kg) used for?
For the measurement of medium weight.
What are grams (g) used for?
For the measurement of small weights.
What are milligrams (mg) used for?
For accurate works?
What does kilo as a prefix mean?
1000
What does centi as a prefix mean?
1/100
What does milli as a prefix mean?
1/1000
Weight/mass order
tonne (t) x1000
kilogram kg x1000
grams (g) x1000
Milligrams (mg) x1000
What are litres (l) used for?
Measuring large amounts.
What are centilitres (cl) used for?
Measuring medium amounts