Key learning points

1. Measures are not always presented in the same format.
2. Sometimes a measure must be converted into a desired format.
3. Real-life context can be useful in determining the most useful unit of measurement.

Keywords

• Metric - Metric units are based around the standard units of metre, gram and litre.

• Prefix - A prefix is a group of letters attached to the front of a root (word) to make a new word, for example tricycle.

• Centi - Centi placed before a unit means (1/100)

• Milli - Milli placed before a unit means (1/1000)

• Kilo - Kilo placed before a unit means 1000 times.

Common misconception