👉 Metric math is a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties and relationships of numbers expressed in terms of their place values, focusing on whole numbers and integers. It extends the familiar decimal system by using powers of a base number, typically 10, to represent numbers. In metric units, larger powers of ten are used to denote increasing magnitudes: for example, meters (10^0) represent units, centimeters (10^2) represent square centimeters, and kilometers (10^3) represent kilometers. This system simplifies calculations involving large or small numbers by grouping them into meaningful powers of ten, making it particularly useful in physics, engineering, and other scientific fields where precise measurements are crucial.
