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Hope this helps
metric system works in 10s 100s or 1000s here is a rough overview
10 mm equals 1 centimetre
100 centimetre equals 1 metre also 1000 millimetres equals 1 metre
1000 metres equals a kilometre
the metric system also works on volume as well 1 cubic metre equals 1000 litres
10 cms cubed is 1 litre
Hope this helps
try wikipedia site
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_system
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What metric system is used around the world?
Most of the world uses the metric system for measurement. The main units used outside of the U.S.A. is the metric system or SI (System Internationale).
What unit measures mass in the metric system?
(g) grams- is the unit used in the metric system.
Is the metric system used in the US?
No
Why is the metric system used in healthcare?
The metric system is used EVERYWHERE, not just in healthcare... with the exception of a few countries that still cling to the old-fashioned system.
What is the metric system not used for?
It is not used for peeling a banana!
What is the metric system most commonly used for?
The metric system is used for measuring anything and everything.
What kinds of degrees and temperatures are used in the metric system?
The metric system is used for temperatures from Celsius.
What metric system is used around the world?
Most of the world uses the metric system for measurement. The main units used outside of the U.S.A. is the metric system or SI (System Internationale).
Where can you find a place that uses the metric system?
The metric system is used everywhere.
What is the metric system used for?
The metric system is an internationally agreed system for measuring physical and chemical attributes.
What system is used for scientific experimentation Metric or English?
Metric.
What is the world wide term used for the metric system?
metric
What is Australia's metric system?
There is basically ONE metric system currently used worldwide. It is called the SI. All countries that use "the metric system" are really using the SI. Other metric systems were used in the past, but they are not commonly used in any country.
When measuring temperature in the metric system the unit is the?
measuring temperature the metric system of °C is used.
Is milliliters on the metric system?
Millimetres (UK spelling) is a measurement of length used by the metric system.
What unit measures mass in the metric system?
(g) grams- is the unit used in the metric system.
What system was used before metric system?
The Imperial system
