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

This math topic includes problems related to identifying the common metric prefixes associated with their respective abbreviations. Learners are required to match metric unit abbreviations, like "m," "da," "k," "h," "d," and "c," with their corresponding prefixes such as milli, deca, kilo, hecto, deci, and centi. This topic forms part of a broader unit that focuses on metric unit measurement practices, helping learners become familiar with the basics of the metric system which is crucial for scientific measurements and everyday usage.

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Metric Units - Abbreviation to Prefix (Common) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Abbreviation to Prefix (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 prefix for this abbreviation?

m (ie mg, mm)

a

deci

b

deca

c

centi

d

hecto

e

milli

f

(base)

2

What is the prefix for this abbreviation?

d (ie dg, dm)

a

(base)

b

hecto

c

deca

d

centi

e

milli

f

deci

3

What is the prefix for this abbreviation?

h (ie hg, hm)

a

(base)

b

deca

c

deci

d

hecto

e

centi

f

milli

4

What is the prefix for this abbreviation?

c (ie cg, cm)

a

centi

b

(base)

c

deci

d

deca

e

milli

f

hecto

5

What is the prefix for this abbreviation?

da (ie dag, dam)

a

hecto

b

milli

c

deca

d

(base)

e

centi

f

deci

6

What is the prefix for this abbreviation?

(none) (ie g, m)

a

centi

b

deci

c

deca

d

milli

e

hecto

f

(base)

7

What is the prefix for this abbreviation?

k (ie kg, km)

a

(base)

b

deci

c

milli

d

deca

e

kilo

f

centi