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The prefix is "centi-". It means "one hundredth" = 1/100 = 0.01
"Centimeter" = One hundredth of a meter = 0.01 meter .
The same prefix can also be used with non-metric quantities. For example . . .
-- when fishing for minnows, they will hit on a 'centiworm' = 0.01 worm
-- a small reddish coin called a "penny" has the value of 1 centidollar, or 1 cent
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Which metric prefix is used to describe 1000 standard units?
The metric prefix used to describe 1000 standard units is "kilo-".
The prefix centi- represents?
In the metric system, the prefix "centi-" means one per cent, or a hundredth of the base unit. Centimetres are .01 metres. Centilitres are .01 litres. Centigrams are .01 grams. Centiares are .01 ares (not that anyone ever talks about centiares or ares for that matter).
Hecto when used as a metric prefix?
Hecto is a metric prefix that means "100 times." It is abbreviated as "h" and is used to indicate a factor of 100 when converting between units in the metric system. For example, 1 hectogram is equal to 100 grams.
What is used to measure small items in metric?
Centimeters or millimeters.
What metric unit is used to measure the length of a post card?
centimeters
