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Practice Problems and Answers
In these problems you will practice skills of converting metric to metric units,
you will need to memorize the metric prefixes names and symbols and be able to
determine which of two prefixes represents a larger or a smaller amount in order
to perform the conversion from one unit to another. If you need more help, refer
to the links listed at the bottom of this page.
Chapter 10 Review Sheet Math 074. (Note- the review sheet covers more than just metric conversions).
Introduction to the metric system (SI)
Click
here for a brief introduction of the metric system including the major parts
to the metric system: the seven base units, the prefixes and units built up from
the base units. A list of the base units that make the metric system can be
found on the website.
Metre.Info
Click here to view or
download tables of units and prefixes from the metric system. Important
rules for using metric units, symbols can be found on this website.
Think Metric
The intention of this site is to help students become more metric aware.
This website covers all basic metric units in great details
U.S. Metric Association
This website contains all the information you need to know about the metric
system, its units and prefixes. You can also find links to online conversion
calculators.
Last Edits 11/18/08
Jeff Morford (Content by S. Bazzi)