Recap

Recap

Universally accepted basic metric units are

* Length in metre.

* Weight in gram.

* Capacity (volume) in litre.

We use different metric units for different sizes in various situations

Try this

1. Complete the following table:

2. Determine which metric unit you would use to express the following :

i. The length of your middle finger. Centimetre

ii. The weight of an elephant. Kilogram

iii. The weight of the ring. Gram

iv. The weight of the tablet. Milligram

v. The length of the safety pin. Centimetre

vi. The height of the building. Metre

vii. The length of the sea shore in tamilnadu. Kilometre

viii. The volume of cup of coffee. Litre

ix. The capacity of water in the tank. Kilolitre