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METRIC UNITS OF MEASURE

In this module, you can study the basics of metric measurement units and how to convert between different metric units.

The metric system was introduced in France in the late 1700's.

The metric system is not more accurate than the "imperial" system used in America, but it is considered to be much easier to use.

Study and practice

Study the metric system of measurement
Read about the metric system and take a quick quiz at mathsisfun.com.
Read about metric prefixes
This page from mathsisfun.com explains the meaning of prefixes used in the metric system, such as "kilo".
Read about metric length
Read about metric length at mathsisfun.com.
Read about converting between metric units
Purplemath.com explains an easy way to convert between metric units.
Try your hand at measuring
Funbrain.com provides you with practice measuring with a virtual ruler. Pick "hard centimeters" for the most challenging tasks. You might also need to zoom your screen in a little to read the ruler.
Download a metric ruler worksheet
Go to math-aids.com to create your own customisable worksheets to practice measuring length.

Quiz yourself on metric length
Take this quick online metric length quiz at mathopolis.com.
Quiz yourself on metric conversion
Try this metric conversion quiz at about.com to check your understanding.