1. Measurements

2. Systems of measurement
English system is a measurement system used by the United States.
Length is measured in: Inches
Feet
Miles
Volume is measured in: Gallons
Mass is measured in: Ounces
Pounds

3. Metric System
Metric System is a measurement system used all around the world.
It is also the system of measurement used by scientist.
The metric system is referred as the International System of Units, SI for short.

4. Base units Meter - Measures length. Liter - measures volume.
gram- measures mass.

5. Prefix
A prefix is a type of affix attached to a stem which modifies the meaning of that stem. The prefix in the SI units are: Kilo Hecto Deca Deci Centi Milli

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A good way of remembering the different prefix for the SI units is by remembering this: King Henry Died Always remember the Drinking Base unit goes in the Chocolate middle. Milk

7. Measuring Length The base unit to measure length is Meter.
Millimeters ml
Centimeters cm
Decimeters dm
Meters m
Decameters dkm
Hectometers hm
Kilometers km

8. Measuring Volume
The base unit of volume is liter. The most common prefix used in the measurement of volume are the following: Milliliter mL Liter l Decaliter dkl Kiloliter Kl

9. Measuring Mass
The unit to measure mass is the gram. The most common prefix used to measure mass are the following: Milligram mg Gram g Kilogram kg