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Dictionary: Metric system

centimetre (symbol cm) metric measure of length. There are 100 centimetres in a metre.
about 3/8 inch
joule (n) metric measurement of energy equivalent to the calorie, short hand: J
approx. 4.2 Joules per calorie
kilogram, kilo
(symbol "kg")
metric measure of weight
about 2.2 pounds to a kilo
kilometre
(symbol "km")
metric measure of distance
about 6/10 miles
kW kilowatt
Measurement of electricity (1,000 watts); also the power of an engine, 1 kW= .746 horsepower
litre (symbol "l") metric measure of volume
about 1 quart
metre (symbol "m") metric measure of length/distance
about 39 inches
millimetre
(symbol "mm")
one thousandth of a metre
about 1/16th inch
Nm Newton Meter
Measurement of torque, U.S. equivalent of foot-pounds (1Nm=.738 ft/lbs.)
tonne (adj) metric ton, 1,000 kilos, 2,200 lbs.
 
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