{"id":1610,"date":"2022-04-21T07:32:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T07:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1610"},"modified":"2023-10-05T05:31:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T05:31:23","slug":"metric-system-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system","title":{"rendered":"Metric System &#8211; Definition, Conversions, Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-313f3c14-280a-4016-a45f-857da4e36fe3\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system#0-what-is-metric-system>What is Metric System?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system#1-metric-units>Metric Units<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system#2-metric-conversions>Metric Conversions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system#5-solved-examples-on-metric-system>Solved Examples on Metric System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system#6-practice-problems-on-metric-system>Practice Problems on Metric System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system#7-frequently-asked-questions-on-metric-system>Frequently Asked Questions on Metric System<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-metric-system\">What is Metric System?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The metric system is a system of measuring things<\/strong>. It is used worldwide in calculations and research. Here are some examples of how we measure things using the metric system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Meter is the unit of measuring distances and lengths. We use this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/algebra\/unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">unit<\/a> in our daily life, for example, the distance between school and home, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">length<\/a> of cloth, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">You may have noticed that there is a weight mentioned in the bag of your favourite snack. For example, 250 grams of potato chips. Here, gram is the unit of weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, on the bottle of your favourite beverage, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">volume<\/a> mentioned (for example, 250 milliliters of cola). 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to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-metric-units\">Metric Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;The units for length, weight (mass) and capacity(volume) in the metric system are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Length:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/millimeter-mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Millimeter<\/a> (mm), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/decimeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Decimeter<\/a> (dm), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/centimeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Centimeter<\/a> (cm), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/meter-m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Meter<\/a> (m), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilometer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kilometer<\/a> (km) are used to measure how long or wide or tall an object is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include measuring the thickness or length of a debit card, length of cloth, or distance between two cities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weight:<\/strong> Gram (g) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kilogram<\/a>(kg) are used to measure how heavy an object is, using instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include measuring the weight of fruits or our own body weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/milliliter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Milliliter<\/a> (ml) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/liter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Liter<\/a> (l) are used to measure how much quantity of liquid an object can hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include measuring the amount of juice in a juice can, or amount of water in a water tank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-metric-conversions\">Metric Conversions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-2.png\" alt=\"Metric Conversions\" class=\"wp-image-5627\" title=\"Metric Conversions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-2-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The metric system is a system of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">measurement<\/a> that uses the meter, liter, and gram as base units of length (distance), capacity (volume), and weight (mass) respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">To measure smaller or larger quantities, we use units derived from the metric units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-3.png\" alt=\"Units derived from the metric units.\" class=\"wp-image-5628\" title=\"Units derived from the metric units.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-3-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The given figure shows the arrangement of the metric units, which are smaller or bigger than the base unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The units to the right of the base unit are smaller than the base unit. As we move to the right, each unit is 10 times smaller or one-tenth of the unit to its left. So, a \u2018deci\u2019 means one-tenth of the base unit, \u2018centi\u2019 is one-tenth of \u2018deci\u2019 or one-hundredth of the base unit and \u2018milli\u2019 is one-tenth of \u2018centi\u2019 or one-hundredth of \u2018deci\u2019 or one-thousandth of the base unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The units to the left of the base unit are bigger than the base unit. As we move to the left, each unit is 10 times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/greater-than\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">greater than<\/a> the unit to its right. So, a \u2018deca\u2019 means ten times of the base unit, \u2018hecto\u2019 is ten times of \u2018deca\u2019 or hundred times of the base unit and \u2018kilo\u2019 is ten times of \u2018hecto\u2019 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/thousand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">thousand<\/a> times of the base unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how we can multiply or divide for making metric conversions. To convert a bigger unit to a smaller unit, we move left to right, we multiply by 10. Moving right to left, from smaller units to bigger, we divide by 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-4.png\" alt=\"Multiply or divide for making metric conversions\" class=\"wp-image-5629\" title=\"Multiply or divide for making metric conversions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-4-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-the-metric-system-in-our-daily-life\">&nbsp;The Metric System in Our Daily Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We use the metric system in our daily life in many ways. Let us look at some everyday examples of the metric system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-5.png\" alt=\"The Metric System in Our Daily Life\" class=\"wp-image-5630\" title=\"The Metric System in Our Daily Life\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Metric-System-5-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Water in a tank or a liquid in a container is measured in liters. It is the metric unit of volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When we travel in a vehicle, we measure the distance travelled in meters or kilometers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When we buy groceries, they are measured in weight units such as grams and kilograms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The US Standard Units or the Customary\/Imperial System units.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This system measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Length or distance in inches, feet, yards, and miles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Capacity or volume in fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts or gallons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Weight or mass in ounces, pounds and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">tons<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-conclusion-on-metric-system\">Conclusion on Metric System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Every day, we measure weights, lengths, distances, etc. The system that is followed for such measurements is called the metric system. Meter, liter, and gram are the basis of measurement for length, volume, and weight respectively. In this article, we have explained all about the metric system with the help of images and examples. To view more such lessons, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/\">SplashLearn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-solved-examples-on-metric-system\">Solved Examples on Metric System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Question 1: What do the following values and units indicate: 20 meters, 150 kilometers, 50 meters?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: Meters and kilometers are units used to indicate length or distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Question 2: What are different <\/strong><strong>measuring units<\/strong><strong> for height?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: Height can be measured with the units of length measurement. Therefore, in a metric system, height can be measured in meters, and centimeters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Question 3: In what units can the following be measured:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A bag full of apples<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A bucket of water<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: A bag full of apples can be measured with weight units such as kilograms or grams. A bucket full of water can be measured with units of volume, such as a liter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-practice-problems-on-metric-system\">Practice Problems on Metric System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Metric System<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this Quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What unit is used for measurement of weight?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Meter<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Liter<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Grams<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Kilometer<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Grams<br\/>Grams are the unit of weight.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Kilogram is a unit of what?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Distance<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Weight<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Volume<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Length<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Weight<br\/>Kilogram is a unit of weight.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the unit of liquid matter?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Liter<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Kilogram<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Grams<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Meter<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Liter<br\/>Liter is the unit of measurement for liquid matter.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the options is not a metric unit?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">feet<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Liter<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Gram<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Meter<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: feet<br\/>Feet is not a metric unit. 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Most of the countries use metric systems as the standard for measurement. At present, only three countries use imperial systems. These are the USA, Vietnam, and Liberia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-165f91d2-a6df-423f-a114-bc49436dc6bd\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-165f91d2-a6df-423f-a114-bc49436dc6bd\"><strong>Is meter a unit of distance?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-165f91d2-a6df-423f-a114-bc49436dc6bd\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the meter is a unit of distance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Metric System? 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