Two methods of Memorization for the Metric System

Using negative exponents (see above) is the traditional way to memorize the metric system. Many students who have been taught outside of the United States approach the metric system this way. For their conversion factors, students who have been taught the metric system in the United States tend to use positive exponents. Either method is fine, pick one method and use it consistently.

Two different ways to memorize the metric systems (be sure to know all bolded conversion factors listed in section 2.1 of this OER)