Metrics Flashcards
Micro
Name the symbol, to the power of, and if it’s larger or smaller than its base
Greek mu, ( U longer on the left), 10^-6 (one millionth), smaller than its base.
Milli
Name the symbol, to the power of, and if it’s larger or smaller than its base
(m), 10^-3 (one thousandth), smaller than its base.
Centi
Name the symbol, to the power of, and if it’s larger or smaller than its base
(c), 10^-2 (one hundreth), smaller than its base.
Deci
Name the symbol, to the power of, and if it’s larger or smaller than its base
(d), 10^-1 (one tenth), smaller than its base.
Kilo
Name the symbol, to the power of, and if it’s larger or smaller than its base
(k), 10^3 (thousand), bigger than its base.
Mega
Name the symbol, to the power of, and if it’s larger or smaller than its base
(M), 10^6 (one million), bigger than its base.
What is the base unit of length?
Meter (m)
What is the base unit of mass?
Gram (g)
What is the base unit of volume?
Liter (L)
What is the base unit of time?
Seconds (s)
List units of volume:
Liter, cm^3
List units of time:
Hours, minutes, seconds, days, months, years.
Giga
Name the symbol, to the power of, and if it’s larger or smaller than its base
(G), 10^9 (billion), larger than its base.
Nano
(n), 10^-9 (one billionth), smaller than its base.
Pico
(p), 10^-12 (one trillionth), smaller than its base.
