Metric Units of Measure

Metric Units of Measure

The metric system is the most universally accepted measuring system in the world. It is a decimal system of measurement used for length, area, volume, and mass. Metric units of measure for length and area are based on the meter, which is slightly larger than a yard in the U.S. system. When measuring fluid volume with the metric system, the liter is the standard unit of measure. It is slightly large than a U.S. quart. Weight is measured in grams with 1000 grams equal to a kilogram, which is equal to about 2.2 pounds in the U.S. system.