Science Common Sense


1106 - What are the common measurement units and scales used in everyday life?

In everyday life, we use different units to measure different things. Here are some common measurement units and scales:

Length - Units: Meter (m), Centimeter (cm), Kilometer (km), Mile (mi) - Scale: Metrics (e.g., 1 meter = 100 centimeters) or Imperial (e.g., 1 mile = 5,280 feet)

Weight - Units: Gram (g), Kilogram (kg), Pound (lb), Ounce (oz) - Scale: Metrics (e.g., 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams) or Imperial (e.g., 1 pound = 16 ounces)

Time - Units: Second (s), Minute (min), Hour (h), Day - Scale: 60 seconds = 1 minute, 60 minutes = 1 hour, 24 hours = 1 day

Temperature - Units: Degree Celsius (°C), Degree Fahrenheit (°F) - Scale: Celsius (e.g., water freezes at 0°C, boils at 100°C) or Fahrenheit (e.g., water freezes at 32°F, boils at 212°F)