Unit Conversions

Question 1

What does the prefix “Tera-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 1

(T) 1·10¹²

Question 2

What does the prefix “Giga-“mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 2

(G) 1·10⁹

Question 3

What does the prefix “Mega-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 3

(M) 1·10⁶

Question 4

What does the prefix “Kilo-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 4

(k) 1·10³

Question 5

What does the prefix “deci-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 5

(d) 1·10^-1

Question 6

What does the prefix “centi-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 6

(c) 1·10^-2

Question 7

What does the prefix “milli-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 7

(m) 1·10^-3

Question 8

What does the prefix “micro-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 8

(μ - the greek letter mu) 1·10^-6

Question 9

What does the prefix “nano-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 9

(n) 1·10^-6

Question 10

What does the prefix “pico-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 10

(p) 1·10^-12

Question 11

What does the prefix “femto-“ mean?

Numerical definition

Also, what is the one letter symbol?

Answer 11

(f) 1·10^-15

Question 12

How many ounces (oz.) are in one pound (lb.)?

Answer 12

There are 16 oz. in 1 lb.

Question 13

How many feet (ft.) are in 1 yard (yd.)?

Answer 13

There are 3 ft in 1 yd.

Question 14

How many feet (ft.) are in 1 mile (mi.)?

Answer 14

There are approximately 5281 ft. in 1 mi.

Question 15

How many centimeters (cm) are in one inch (in.)?

Answer 15

There are approximately 2.54 cm in 1 in.