The metric system is based on tens. Each unit is 10 times larger than the previous one.
: 100 centimeters. (The base unit; length of a guitar) Metric Units of Length | Convert mm, cm, m and km
: 1,000 meters. (Used for measuring long distances) 🔄 The Golden Rules of Conversion The metric system is based on tens
: Multiply. (You(You need fewer large units to cover the same length) 🛠️ Step-by-Step Conversion Formulas Converting Millimeters (mm) mm to cm : Divide by 10 mm to m : Divide by 1,000 mm to km : Divide by 1,000,000 Converting Centimeters (cm) cm to mm : Multiply by 10 cm to m : Divide by 100 cm to km : Divide by 100,000 Converting Meters (m) m to mm : Multiply by 1,000 m to cm : Multiply by 100 m to km : Divide by 1,000 Converting Kilometers (km) km to m : Multiply by 1,000 km to cm : Multiply by 100,000 km to mm : Multiply by 1,000,000 💡 Quick Mental Math Shortcut (The base unit; length of a guitar) : 1,000 meters
: The smallest common unit. (Thickness of a credit card)
: 10 millimeters. (Width of a standard pencil)