Metric Conversion Chart

Metric System Prefixes

The metric system uses prefixes to denote multiples of base units. kilo- (k) = 1000, hecto- (h) = 100, deka- (da) = 10, deci- (d) = 0.1, centi- (c) = 0.01, milli- (m) = 0.001. To convert between units, multiply or divide by powers of 10. The metric system is used worldwide and is the standard in science.