Definition:Metric System

Definition

The metric system is the colloquial term for the system of measurement based on the metre.

Its main characteristic is that its units are constructed on a decimal system.

Standard prefixes for the SI units of measure
Multiples	Name		deka-	hecto-	kilo-	mega-	giga-	tera-	peta-	exa-	zetta-	yotta-
	Symbol		$\mathrm{da}$	$\mathrm h$	$\mathrm k$	$\mathrm M$	$\mathrm G$	$\mathrm T$	$\mathrm P$	$\mathrm E$	$\mathrm Z$	$\mathrm Y$
	Factor	$10^0$	$10^1$	$10^2$	$10^3$	$10^6$	$10^9$	$10^{12}$	$10^{15}$	$10^{18}$	$10^{21}$	$10^{24}$

Subdivisions	Name		deci-	centi-	milli-	micro-	nano-	pico-	femto-	atto-	zepto-	yocto-
	Symbol		$\mathrm d$	$\mathrm c$	$\mathrm m$	$\mu$	$\mathrm n$	$\mathrm p$	$\mathrm f$	$\mathrm a$	$\mathrm z$	$\mathrm y$
	Factor	$10^0$	$10^{-1}$	$10^{-2}$	$10^{-3}$	$10^{-6}$	$10^{-9}$	$10^{-12}$	$10^{-15}$	$10^{-18}$	$10^{-21}$	$10^{-24}$