Metric Units - Abbreviation to Factor (Common) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding the multiplication factors associated with metric unit abbreviations commonly used in measurements. The problems require identifying the correct multiplication factor for each given abbreviation, such as "d" for deci, "k" for kilo, "h" for hecto, "m" for milli, "c" for centi, "da" for deka, and the standard unit without any prefix. These tasks are designed to enhance students' familiarity with metric prefixes and their corresponding multiplication factors, which are fundamental in metric measurement conversions.

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Metric Units - Abbreviation to Factor (Common) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Abbreviation to Factor (Common) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Units Large/Small Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_large_small_intro_metric/

1

What is the multiplication factor for this abbreviation?

(none) (ie g, m)

a

0.001

b

1

c

100

d

10

e

0.01

f

0.1

2

What is the multiplication factor for this abbreviation?

m (ie mg, mm)

a

0.001

b

1

c

100

d

0.1

e

0.01

f

10

3

What is the multiplication factor for this abbreviation?

h (ie hg, hm)

a

0.001

b

100

c

0.01

d

1

e

10

f

0.1

4

What is the multiplication factor for this abbreviation?

c (ie cg, cm)

a

0.1

b

0.001

c

100

d

0.01

e

1

f

10

5

What is the multiplication factor for this abbreviation?

da (ie dag, dam)

a

1

b

0.001

c

0.1

d

10

e

0.01

f

100

6

What is the multiplication factor for this abbreviation?

k (ie kg, km)

a

10

b

0.1

c

0.01

d

0.001

e

1,000

f

1

7

What is the multiplication factor for this abbreviation?

d (ie dg, dm)

a

0.1

b

100

c

1

d

0.01

e

0.001

f

10