1. The Metric System A way of measuring based on multiples of 10.

2. Length Measured with a meter stick or ruler. Basic unit is the meter. Often km, m, or cm.

3. Volume Measured with a graduated cylinder or a ruler. Basic unit is a liter. Often ml or cm³.

5. Read at the meniscus

6. Mass Measured with a balance. Basic unit is the gram. Usually kg, g, or mg.

7. Reading the balance

8. Temperature Measured with a thermometer. Basic unit is °C.

9. Easy to convert…Just move the decimal point. You simply need to count how many places you move on the chart AND the direction. 3.4 g = ________kg 567.89 km = ____________ m