Metric units (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Factors used in metric system conversions

10, 100, or 1000

How many metres in 1 kilometre?

1 km=1000 m1 \text{ km} = 1000 \text{ m}

How many centimetres in 1 metre?

1 m=100 cm1 \text{ m} = 100 \text{ cm}

How many millimetres in 1 centimetre?

1 cm=10 mm1 \text{ cm} = 10 \text{ mm}

How many kilograms in 1 tonne?

1 tonne=1000 kg1 \text{ tonne} = 1000 \text{ kg}

How many grams in 1 kilogram?

1 kg=1000 g1 \text{ kg} = 1000 \text{ g}

How many millilitres in 1 litre?

1 litre=1000 ml1 \text{ litre} = 1000 \text{ ml}

How many centilitres in 1 litre?

1 litre=100 cl1 \text{ litre} = 100 \text{ cl}

How many millilitres in 1 centilitre?

1 cl=10 ml1 \text{ cl} = 10 \text{ ml}

To multiply by 100, move digits how many places which direction?

2 places to the left

To divide by 1000, move digits how many places which direction?

3 places to the right

Converting to a smaller unit makes the number do what?

Get bigger

Converting to a larger unit makes the number do what?

Get smaller

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