Free Metric System Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

The metric system works in tens, so every PREFIX tells you how big a unit is: kilo means a thousand, centi a hundredth and milli a thousandth. This free measurement word search hides the units built from them, the KILOMETER, CENTIMETER, MILLILITER, KILOGRAM and MILLIGRAM, plus CELSIUS for temperature. The answer key is on page two.

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For comparison, it also includes six customary units, the INCH, FOOT, MILE, POUND, OUNCE and GALLON, along with CONVERSION and the DECIMAL point that makes metric conversions so easy. The word list runs easy-to-medium and suits students from about 8 up. More in the math word searches.