How many decimeters are in a meter?

When using the metric system, it is helpful to know how to convert units from other systems. In this lesson, explore the metric system, how to set up a conversion, and how to calculate those units, with some additional practice.

The magnitude scale is used in astronomy to measure and compare star brightness. Learn about the magnitude scale and its components of apparent brightness and visual magnitude, then practice comparing brightness with a quick calculation example.

Learn about physical and chemical properties. Understand what they are, the difference between them, and the physical and chemical properties of matter.

Multiples and factors are basic mathematical concepts. Review these terms and how they are applied to real-world scenarios, and practice applying them to solve sample word problems.

Learn what the properties of gases are and discover the kinetic molecular theory of gases. Understand the characteristics of ideal gases and know examples of the properties of gases.

Learn about significant figures, their rules, and examples. Study scientific notation, its rules, and how scientific notation helps determine significant figures.

Learn about what the metric units for mass are. Explore different units from smallest to largest, and examples of how to use units of mass in the metric system.

Explore atoms. Learn the definition of an atom and understand its structure with diagrams and explanations. See atom examples and find the elements they form.

Learn about metric units of length or distance. Explore the basic unit of length in the metric system, the meter, and learn how to convert this measurement.

What are SI units? Learn what is a derived unit and study the SI base units and SI derived units. Find out what the fundamental SI units, what the base unit for mass is and examples of SI units.

Learn about changes in matter and see how physical changes of matter compare to chemical changes. Study physical change vs. chemical change examples and processes.

Hydrogen bonds make up a lot of the properties that make water able to be drunk and frozen as well as aid its elements. Learn more about the properties of water as well as its functions.

Calendars help visualize days, weeks, months, and years to organize larger-scale time management. Discover how these charts, or calendars, are useful in monthly, weekly, and daily forms to serve specific purposes.

What is atomic number, mass number and atomic mass? Learn what atomic number, mass number and atomic mass represent. See the concept mass number vs atomic mass.

Dimensional analysis is used in converting different units of measure through the multiplication of a given proportion or conversion factor. Learn how to solve single-step and multi-step problems using dimensional analysis and understand the cancellation of units in a numerator and denominator.

Learn some commonly used metric units of capacity and other non-metric units. Explore the conversion of different units of capacity through sample calculations.