Metric Length

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What is the metric unit for measuring length?

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The metric unit for measuring length is the meter (m).

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What is 1 centimeter (cm) equal to in millimeters (mm)?

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1 centimeter (cm) is equal to 10 millimeters (mm).

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What is the best unit to measure the length of a pencil?

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The best unit to measure the length of a pencil is centimeters (cm).

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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What is the abbreviation for millimeter?

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The abbreviation for millimeter is mm.

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If an object measures 2.5 meters, how many centimeters is that?

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2.5 meters is equal to 250 centimeters.

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What is the length of a standard ruler in centimeters?

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A standard ruler is typically 30 centimeters long.

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What unit would you use to measure the height of a door?

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You would use meters (m) to measure the height of a door.

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What is the metric unit for measuring very small lengths, like a grain of sand?

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The metric unit for measuring very small lengths is the millimeter (mm).

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What is the length of a typical paperclip in centimeters?

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A typical paperclip is about 5 centimeters long.