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Yes and no. The metric system is a decimalized system of measurements that was developed in contrast to "Standard" or "English" measurements where conversions are more difficult to calculate.
The principal unit of the metric system is the meter, a unit of length. Other units are based on the meter:
Volume: a liter is 1/1000th of a meter cubed
Mass: a kilogram is (basically) the mass of one liter of water
Speed: measured in terms of meters per second or kilometers per hour
etc.
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Is a metric ruler the same as a meter stick?
yes a metric ruler and a meter ruler is the same
Is a meter English or metric?
A meter is metric.
What is the difference between a linear meter and a metric meter?
A linear meter is a meter, in a straight line, as opposed to cubic meter, which covers a 2-dimensional plane. They are both part of the metric system. There is no metric meter, other than just referring to a meter as being part of the metric system.
Is a meter the same as feet?
No. Meter is a metric unit of length whereas a foot ( plural feet ) is an imperial unit of length that was developed by the British. 1 meter is approximately 3.28 feet.
What is the basic metric unit of measure for length?
The basic metric unit of measure for length is the meter (m).
Is a metric ruler the same as a meter stick?
yes a metric ruler and a meter ruler is the same
Is a meter English or metric?
A meter is metric.
What weighs more a metric ton or a cubic meter of water?
I think they are the same.
What is the difference between a linear meter and a metric meter?
A linear meter is a meter, in a straight line, as opposed to cubic meter, which covers a 2-dimensional plane. They are both part of the metric system. There is no metric meter, other than just referring to a meter as being part of the metric system.
What metric unit of measurement is about the same size as a yard?
A meter is the closest metric measurement to one yard. One meter is just shy of 1.1 yards, and 1 yard is a bit more than 0.9 meters.
What are the metric unit for yard?
A meter is approximately the same length as a yard (it is slightly longer).
Is feet the same as meter?
No. Meter is a metric unit of length whereas a foot ( plural feet ) is an imperial unit of length that was developed by the British. 1 meter is approximately 3.28 feet.
What is the difference between the US Customary System and the Metric System?
The customary units are ones we use everyday. metric units usually have the word meter on it. my teacher taught me meter metric no meter no metric.
Change 5kl in metric units?
5 kl is already in metric units. If you want to have it changed to other metric units you need to specify which ones.
What are milliliters and liters?
Liters and milliliters are metric units for volume. A liter is the same as a cubic decimeter; 1000 liters is the same as a cubic meter.
Is a meter the same as feet?
No. Meter is a metric unit of length whereas a foot ( plural feet ) is an imperial unit of length that was developed by the British. 1 meter is approximately 3.28 feet.
What is the metric base units of volume?
The meter is the metric base unit for volume, and the cubic meter is the derived unit.
