A prefixed unit consists of a base unit and a prefix integer value that serves as a multiplier. For example, a centimeter is a prefixed unit that combines a meter base unit and the prefix multiplier 0.01 such that one centimeter is equivalent to 0.01 meters.

A prefixed unit consists of a base unit and a prefix integer value that serves as a multiplier. For example, a centimeter is a prefixed unit that combines a meter base unit and the prefix multiplier 0.01 such that one centimeter is equivalent to 0.01 meters.