I Can #14: Metric Conversions

I Can #14: I can perform unit conversions within the metric system. Cliff Notes I. Metric System Conversions     A. Metric System - international system of measurement adopted by France in 1791 and is now used in most countries     B. base unit for each type of measurement          mass = gram (g)        length = meter (m)        volume = liter (L)     C. System of Prefixes  Prefix Factor Abbreviation  kilo x1000  k   hecto x100 h   deca x10  dk   BASE x1     deci x.1  d   centi x.01  c   milli x.001  m          King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk     D. Metric Ladder (shown below)     E. Examples         458 grams = .458 kg         15,000 L = 15,000,000 mL         24.2 dm = 242 cm   Metric Ladder