Converters & Calculators
Metric Prefixes: Conversions And Common Examples
Metric Prefix Conversion Table
|
Prefix |
Symbol |
Base 10 |
Common Examples |
|
quetta |
Q |
1030 |
- |
|
ronna |
R |
1027 |
- |
|
yotta |
Y |
1024 |
- |
|
zetta |
Z |
1021 |
- |
|
exa |
E |
1018 |
- |
|
peta |
P |
1015 |
- |
|
tera |
T |
1012 |
- |
|
Giga |
G |
109 |
- |
|
mega |
M |
106 |
- |
|
Hektokilo |
hk |
105 |
- |
|
myria |
ma |
104 |
- |
|
kilo |
k |
103 |
1 Kilometre (km) = 1 000 Metres (m) |
|
Hekto |
h |
102 |
1 Hectometre (hm) = 100 Metres (m) |
|
deka |
da |
101 |
1 Decametre (dam) = 10 Metres (m) |
|
EINHEIT |
1 |
100 |
- |
|
Dezi |
d |
10-1 |
1 Decilitre (dL) = 0.1 Litres (L) |
|
Centi |
c |
10-2 |
1 Centimetre (cm) = 0.01 Metre |
|
Milli |
m |
10-3 |
1 Millilitre (mL) = 0.001 Litres |
|
Dezimiliter |
dm |
10-4 |
1 Decimillilitre (dmL) = 0.0001 Litres |
|
Zentimilliarde |
cm |
10-5 |
1 Centimillilitre (cmL) = 0.00001 Litres |
|
µ |
10-6 |
1 Microlitre (µL) = 0.000001 Litres |
|
|
n |
10-9 |
1 Nanometre (nm) = 0.000000001 Metre |
|
|
pico |
p |
10-12 |
1 Picolitre (pL) = 0.000000000001 Litres |
|
Femto |
f |
10-15 |
- |
|
atto |
a |
10-18 |
- |
|
zepto |
z |
10-21 |
- |
|
yocto |
y |
10-24 |
- |
|
ronto |
r |
10-27 |
- |
|
quecto |
q |
10-30 |
- |
Metric Prefixes: FAQs
1. What are metric prefixes?
Metric prefixes are symbols appended to a unit to denote a multiple or a fraction of that unit. They are used in scientific and technical contexts to express quantities over a wide range of scales.
2. Why are metric prefixes used?
Metric prefixes provide a standardised method to represent numerical values. Consequently, they facilitate calculations and the precise communication of measurements across different orders of magnitude.
3. Are metric prefixes only used within the metric system?
Although these prefixes originated in the metric system, they are employed in various scientific and technical disciplines worldwide to express measurements in a precise and consistent manner.
4. How can I convert between metric prefixes?
To convert between metric prefixes, adjust the decimal point. When converting to a larger prefix, multiply; when converting to a smaller prefix, divide. For example, to convert from millimetres to centimetres, divide by 10.
Understanding metric prefixes is fundamental for accurate and standardised communication of measurements in various scientific and technical fields. For further information, please visit https://samaterials.de/.
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