Prefixes
Prefix for 10⁻²
centi
A ratio of equivalent measurements used to change units.
Conversion factor
How many milliliters are in 1 liter?
1000 mL
Prefix for 10⁻⁶.
micro
base unit for length.
Meters
How many centimeters are in 1 meter?
100 cm
prefix for 10⁻³.
mili
What must always do when doing unit conversions?
cancel units
How many grams are in 1 kilogram?
1000 g
prefix for 10³.
kilo
If your answer is way too big or small, what should you check first?
Conversion factors / setup
Water’s density at room temp
1 g/ml