Multiples used with SI units
Multiples used with SI units
Name of multiple | Symbol | Value |
---|---|---|
(multiply by) | ||
atto | a | 10−18 |
femto | f | 10−15 |
pico | p | 10−12 |
nano | n | 10−9 |
micro | μ | 10−6 |
milli | m | 10−3 |
centi | c | 10−2 |
deci | d | 10−1 |
deca | da | 10 |
hecto | h | 102 |
kilo | k | 103 |
mega | M | 106 |
giga | G | 109 |
tera | T | 1012 |
peta | P | 1015 |
exa | E | 1018 |
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