{"id":69642,"date":"2023-11-09T11:08:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccssanswers.com\/?p=69642"},"modified":"2023-11-10T11:25:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T05:55:21","slug":"unit-of-measurement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccssanswers.com\/unit-of-measurement\/","title":{"rendered":"Units of Measurement &#8211; Definition, Conversion, Examples | Metric Units of Length, Mass, Volume, Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the metric system of measurement, the meter is the basic unit of length, a gram is the basic unit of mass and liter is the basic unit of capacity.\u00a0 We can use a centimeter(cm) to measure the length. Centimeter and Millimeter are very small units to measure the length, so we use another unit called meters.<\/p>\n<p>Learn completely about the Units of a Measurement- Definition, Units Conversion, Prefix for Length, Time, Weight, and Volume or Capacity. Get to know the Importance of SI Units, Solved Examples on How to Convert one unit to another, etc.<\/p>\n<h2>Metric System &#8211; Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>The French are widely credited with originating the metric system of measurement, the system is officially adopted in 1795. It was originated in the year 1799. <strong>Metric System <\/strong>is basically a system used for measuring distance, length, volume, weight, and temperature. The term metric system is used as another word for SI or the international system of units.\u00a0 Based on three basic units we can measure almost everything in the world, those are M- Meter, used to measure the length, Kg- Kilogram, used to measure the mass, and S- Second, used to measure time.<\/p>\n<h3>Units of Measurement &#8211; Definition<\/h3>\n<p>The SI system, also called the metric system, is used around the world. SI units stand for standard International System of the units. Seven basic units in the SI\u00a0 system, give proper definitions for meter, kilogram, and the second. It also specifies and defines remaining four different\u00a0 units:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong>Kelvin(K)- used to measure the Temperature<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong>Ampere(A)- used to measure the Electric current<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong>Candela(cd)- used to measure the Luminous Intensity<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Mole(mol)- used to measure\u00a0 the Material Quantity<\/p>\n<p>Also, Read:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccssanswers.com\/units-of-length-conversion-charts\/\">Units of Length Conversion Charts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccssanswers.com\/math-conversion-chart\/\">Math Conversion Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Units of Measurement Conversion<\/h3>\n<p>To convert among units in the metric system, identify the unit that you have, the unit that you want to convert to, and then count the number of units between them. Some units are connected with each other by the following relation:<\/p>\n<p>1 Kilometer (km) = 1000 meter (m)<\/p>\n<p>1 meter (m) = 100 centimeter (cm)<\/p>\n<p>1 centimeter (cm) =\u00a0 10 millimeter (mm)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.byjus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/maths\/2016\/12\/17111825\/Metric-Units-Conversion.png\" alt=\"Metric System (Definition and Examples) | What is the Metric System?\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Metric Units Prefix<\/h3>\n<p>A metric prefix is a unit prefix that precedes a basic unit of measure to indicate a multiple or submultiple of the unit. To convert from one unit to another within the metric system usually means moving a decimal point. you can convert within the metric system relatively easily by simply multiplying or dividing the number by the value of prefix.<\/p>\n<p>In order to remember the proper movements of units, arrange the prefixes from the largest to the smallest.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/0fBkWPg0zkaAHWAGgSi39peN-JpLYo0jj9EterSaS6yi_3m75MS1CczjPriKYbOF9GQQmGhycHTu-KCjf_qz7pfZ1be0wu8FGpMnRM9wnIXIBaVlUqUod1-SsZmC3UuXA74p\" alt=\"Metric Prefixes &amp; Conversion\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-skill.splashmath.com\/panel-uploads\/GlossaryTerm\/9987f824e4b944fcbbbcc69e0a7c24b3\/1564739569_metricsystem-1.png\" alt=\"What is Metric System? - [Definition, Facts &amp; Example]\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, let us discuss some of the units for length, weight, volume, time.<\/p>\n<h3>Units of Measurement Length<\/h3>\n<p>The most common unit used to measure the length are as follows. Centimeters and millimeters are very small to measure the length so, we use another unit that is the meter (m). Even meter is too small when we measure the distance between two cities, we use kilometers (km).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/ocw\/pluginfile.php\/1406557\/mod_oucontent\/oucontent\/72830\/f28f9bd8\/79768bdf\/bltl_m1_s2_1-1b.png\" alt=\"Session 2: Units of measure: 1.4 Converting units - OpenLearn - Open University - FSM_1_CYMRU\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kilometer (km)<\/td>\n<td>Hectometer (hm)<\/td>\n<td>Decameter (dam)<\/td>\n<td>Meter (m)<\/td>\n<td>Decimeter (dm)<\/td>\n<td>Centimeter\u00a0(cm)<\/td>\n<td>Millimeter (mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1000<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>1\/10<\/td>\n<td>1\/100<\/td>\n<td>1\/1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Units of Measurement for Volume or Capacity<\/h3>\n<p>A liter is a metric unit of volume. The most common units used to measure the capacity or volume of any object are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>1 liter (l) = 1000 milliliters (ml)<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kiloliter (kl)<\/td>\n<td>Hectoliter (hl)<\/td>\n<td>Decaliter(dal)<\/td>\n<td>Liter (l)<\/td>\n<td>Deciliter (dl)<\/td>\n<td>Centiliter(cl)<\/td>\n<td>Milliliter(ml)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1000<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>1\/10<\/td>\n<td>1\/100<\/td>\n<td>1\/1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Units of Measurement for Weight<\/h3>\n<p>To measure the weight of the compound, we can use a smaller unit called milligrams. The most common units to measure the weight of any object are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>1 kilograms (kg) = 1000 grams (gm)<\/p>\n<p>1 grams (gm) = 1000 milligrams (mg)<\/p>\n<p>1 kilograms (kg) = 1000 \u00d7 1000 milligrams (mg) = 1,000,000 milligrams (mg)<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kilogram (kg)<\/td>\n<td>Hectogram (hg)<\/td>\n<td>Decagram (dag)<\/td>\n<td>Gram (g)<\/td>\n<td>Decigram (dg)<\/td>\n<td>Centigram(cg)<\/td>\n<td>Milligram (mg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1000<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>1\/10<\/td>\n<td>1\/100<\/td>\n<td>1\/1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>SI Unit of Measurement for Time<\/h3>\n<p>The SI unit for the period, as for all the measurements of time, is the Second. The other units of Time are minute, hour, day, week, month, year, and century. Now let us discuss some other units of time.<\/p>\n<p>1 minute = 60 seconds<\/p>\n<p>1 hour = 60 minutes<\/p>\n<p>1day = 24 hours<\/p>\n<p>1 week = 7 days<\/p>\n<p>1 month = 30 or 31 days<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: February has 28 days, but in leap year February has 29 days.<\/p>\n<p>1 year = 12 hours or 365 days (in a leap year 366 days)<\/p>\n<h3>Importance of Standard Unit of Measurement<\/h3>\n<p>We need standard units for measurement, to make our judgment more reliable, accurate, and uniformity.\u00a0 It is important because it allows scientists to compare data and communicate with each other about their results. To avoid confusion when measuring, scientists use a shared system of measurement called the international system of units (SI).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/05\/46\/24\/054624a91d6472d7b074a10b9205727b.png\" alt=\"units-of-meausrement.png (396\u00d7314) | Metric measurement chart, Metric conversion chart, Unit conversion chart\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.byjus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/maths\/2016\/12\/17111808\/Formula-for-Metric-System.png\" alt=\"common metric units\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Units of Measurement Examples<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Example 1: Convert\u00a0 248 centimeters to meters?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution: <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>We know that, 1 cm = 0.01 mThus , 248 cm = 248 x 0.01 = 2.48 m<\/p>\n<p>now , 248 cm = 2. 48 m<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, 248 cm is equivalent to 2.48 m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Convert\u00a0 2000 grams to kilograms?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We know that, 1 gram = 0.001 grams<\/p>\n<p>Thus , 2000 grams = 2000 x 0.001 = 2 kilogram<\/p>\n<p>2000 grams = 2 kilograms<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, 2000 grams is equivalent to 2 kilograms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Convert 20 kiloliters to liters?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We know that 1 kiloliter = 1000 liters<\/p>\n<p>Thus, 20 litres = 20 x 1000 litres = 20000 liters<\/p>\n<p>20 kiloliters = 20000 liters<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, 20 kiloliters are equivalent to 20000 liters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 4: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Convert\u00a0 150 kg to milligrams?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We know that, 1 gram = 1000 milligrams and 1 kg = 1000 grams<\/p>\n<p>So, first we convert the kg to g as :<\/p>\n<p>1 kg = 1000 g<\/p>\n<p>Therefore,\u00a0 150 kg = 150 x 1000 g = 150,000 grams<\/p>\n<p>Now, converting g to mg:<\/p>\n<p>1 g = 1000 mg<\/p>\n<p>Therefore , 150,000 g = 150,000 x 1000 mg = 250,000,000 mg.<\/p>\n<h4>FAQ&#8217;S on Units of Measurements<\/h4>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0 What are the base units for Length, Weight, and Volume in a<\/strong> <strong>Metric System?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The base units for length, weight, and volume in a metric system are meters, grams, and liters respectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Mention the US Standard Units for Length, Weight, and Volume?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In US systems, the units used are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distance or length in miles, yards, feet, inches<\/li>\n<li>Mass or weight in pounds, tons, ounces<\/li>\n<li>Capacity or volume in cups, gallons or quarts, pints, fluid ounces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. What are the advantages of using a Standard Unit of Measurement?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The advantage of the SI unit is, it has only one unit for each quantity. suppose the one and only SI unit of length is the meter (m).<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Why do we use Measurement?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Measurements require tools and provide scientists with a quantity. A quantity describes how much of something there is or how many there are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>5. What is a Standard Unit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Standard units are the units we usually use to measure the weight, length, and volume of the objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the metric system of measurement, the meter is the basic unit of length, a gram is the basic unit of mass and liter is the basic unit of capacity.\u00a0 We can use a centimeter(cm) to measure the length. 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