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Learning the Metric System

What every student should know about the Metric System.

The metric system is the measurement standards used in every part of the world exclusiving except for the United States.

Scientists use the metric system.

The automotive industry uses the metric system.

Track and Field uses the metric system

Resources for Learning about the Metric System

About the Metric System.
The Metric System is the name of the primary measurement system of measurement around the world.  
There are three different types of measurements done in the metric system.

Length is measured through units called meters.


Capacity is measured by units called liters.


Weight is measured by units called Grams.

Printable Centimeter Cubes