Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Units of Measurement

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centimeter [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to one hundredth of a meter

Ex: The length of the pencil is 15 centimeters .

degree [noun]

a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or levels of intensity, such as Celsius degrees or a degree of pain

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gram [noun]

a unit of measuring weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

Ex: The recipe calls for 100 grams of sugar .

kilogram [noun]

a unit of measuring weight equal to 2.20 pounds or 1000 grams

Ex: The weight limit for the suitcase is 20 kilograms .

kilometer [noun]

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The river stretches for 200 kilometers before reaching the ocean .

liter [noun]

a unit for measuring an amount of liquid or gas that equals 2.11 pints

Ex: The recipe calls for 2 liters of milk .

meter [noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters .

pound [noun]

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

Ex: The recipe called for two pounds of flour to make a large batch of bread .

inch [noun]

a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters

Ex: The doctor said the cut was less than an inch deep .

foot [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters

Ex: The depth of the swimming pool is 5 feet .

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