Measuring Length Metric System

The Metric System is based on units of ten. The base unit of length in the metric system is meters.

The prefix “centi” (c) means .01 (one one hundredth). 100 cm = 1 m The prefix “milli” (m) means .001 (one one thousandth). 1000mm = 1 m 10 mm = 1 cm

Metric System kilo (k) centi (c) deka (da) Base deci (d) milli hecto Meter (m) Liter (L) Gram (g) deci (d) milli (m)

Items to Measure and Their Measurements Measurement in Centimeters Millimeters Meters 1. Length of Fruit Snacks Box 2. Length of Silver Tab on Tray 3. Width of sink 4. Length of envelope 5. Length of floor tile 6. Length of lab table 7.