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The Metric System: Presented by Mr. Conant

The document discusses the metric system and why it is used internationally. It provides approximate conversions between metric and US units of length. The metric system measures mass using grams, volume using liters, and length using meters. It also presents the metric conversion chart known as the ladder method, which is used to convert between larger and smaller metric units by moving the decimal point.

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The Metric System: Presented by Mr. Conant

The document discusses the metric system and why it is used internationally. It provides approximate conversions between metric and US units of length. The metric system measures mass using grams, volume using liters, and length using meters. It also presents the metric conversion chart known as the ladder method, which is used to convert between larger and smaller metric units by moving the decimal point.

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THE METRIC SYSTEM

PRESENTED BY MR. CONANT

WHY DO WE USE THE METRIC SYSTEM?


Almost all other countries are using the metric system Other countries companies are refusing to buy products from the U.S. if not labeled in metric units Scientists need a universal way to communicate data (SI Units)

APPROXIMATE CONVERSIONS BETWEEN METRIC & US LENGTH UNITS A meter is about the same length as a yard A meter is about three feet long A decimeter is about four inches long An inch is about 25 millimeters A foot contains about 30 centimeters A foot contains about 3 decimeters

WHAT DOES THE METRIC SYSTEM MEASURE?


The gram measures mass or how much something weighs The liter measures volume which is used when measuring liquids The meter measures the length of an object or the distance from place to place

THE METRIC CONVERSION CHART (LADDER METHOD)


Kilo 1000 Hecto units 100 Deka units 10
units

To convert to a smaller unit, move decimal point to the right or multiply.

Basic Unit Deci 0.1 Centi units 0.01 Milli units 0.001 units To convert to a larger unit, move decimal point to the left or divide

TRY THIS USING THE LADDER METHOD


1000 mg = ______ g
Step 1: Determine if you are going to go up or down the ladder. Step 2: Determine how many steps there are from milligrams to grams. Step 3: Move the decimal point the amount of places that was determined in steps 1 & 2.

TRY THIS USING THE LADDER METHOD


1 L = __________ ml

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