How do I use the ladder method of metric conversion?

Answer 1

1.) Determine staring point.

2.)Count the "jumps"

3.)Move the decimal the same num. of jumps in the same direction. (if you go up decimal goes to the left if you go down decimal goes to the right).

Answer 2

To use the ladder method for metric conversion, write down the units you start with at the left end of the ladder and the units you want to convert to at the right end. Fill in the ladder with conversion factors that relate the units. To convert, multiply your starting quantity by the appropriate conversion factors and cancel out units as you move along the ladder until you reach your desired units.

Answer 3

Kilo=1000 units

hecto=100 units

deka=10 units

basic units {gram, metre, litre}

deci= 0.1 units

centi=0.01 units

milli=0.001 units