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Unit Conversions using Metric Prefixes

2025-04-16

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Need to learn unit conversions? Using the factor-label method, I'll teach you how to convert between metric units using metric prefixes like kilo-, milli-, and centi- with ease! We’ll go step by step through three example problems, showing you the fastest and most reliable way to set up and solve conversion questions. Plus, we’ve included practice problems to test your skills!

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Time Stamps:

0:00 Metric System Overview

0:20 Metric Prefixes

0:28 Problem 1 & Explanation: Convert 3.4 km to m

4:33 Problem 2: Convert 7.2 cm to mm

6:42 Problem 3: Convert 9,200,000 cm^3 to m^3

8:53 Summary / Rules

9:21 Practice Problems

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Metric System Overview
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Problem 1 & Explanation: Convert 3.4 km to m
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Problem 2: Convert 7.2 cm to mm
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Problem 3: Convert 9,200,000 cm^3 to m^3
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