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What is the symbol for deci?

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Deci- (symbol d) is a decimal unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one tenth.


Likewise, people ask, what is the symbol for Deca?

da

what is the prefix for 10 7? Other metric prefixes used historically include hebdo- (107) and micri- (1014).

Subsequently, one may also ask, what is the prefix for 10 6?

Table 5. SI prefixes

Factor Name Symbol
10-1 deci d
10-2 centi c
10-3 milli m
10-6 micro µ

Is DM Deci or Deca?

The decimeter (SI symbol dm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one tenth of a metre (the International System of Units base unit of length), ten centimetres or 3.937 inches.

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