Metric Length

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

There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

1 kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters.

The abbreviation for centimeter is cm.

To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the number of meters by 100.

A standard ruler is typically 30 centimeters long.

To measure length using a ruler, align the object with the zero mark and read the measurement at the other end.

The smallest commonly used unit of length in the metric system is the millimeter (mm).

There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter.

Measuring length helps us determine the size, distance, or height of objects.