
Measuring Length in Metric Units
7th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can measure length using standard metric units like millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers.
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Units of measurement are pre-determined quantities that we use as references, and it’s really important to be familiar with common units of measurement so you know what various measurements mean.
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The most popular system of units used around the world is called the Metric System, also known as the International System of Units or S.I. Units.
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The four metric units of length that are frequently used are the millimeter, the centimeter, the meter, and the kilometer.


