Provide a table for the multiples and submultiples of various $SI$ units.
Multiples are used to express very large values,while submultiples are used for very small values. Below are the standard $SI$ prefixes:
Multiples:
Submultiples:
Multiples:
| Value | Prefix / Symbol |
|---|---|
| $10^{18}$ | Exa $(E)$ |
| $10^{15}$ | Peta $(P)$ |
| $10^{12}$ | Tera $(T)$ |
| $10^{9}$ | Giga $(G)$ |
| $10^{6}$ | Mega $(M)$ |
| $10^{3}$ | Kilo $(k)$ |
| $10^{2}$ | Hecto $(h)$ |
| $10^{1}$ | Deca $(da)$ |
Submultiples:
| Factor | Prefix / Symbol |
|---|---|
| $10^{-1}$ | deci $(d)$ |
| $10^{-2}$ | centi $(c)$ |
| $10^{-3}$ | milli $(m)$ |
| $10^{-6}$ | micro $(\mu)$ |
| $10^{-9}$ | nano $(n)$ |
| $10^{-12}$ | pico $(p)$ |
| $10^{-15}$ | femto $(f)$ |
| $10^{-18}$ | atto $(a)$ |
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