Knowing measurement units in Spanish is very useful for shopping, cooking, and traveling. Here are common units of measurement in Spanish:
  • metro (m) – meter, for length
  • centímetro (cm) – centimeter
  • for smaller lengths
  • kilómetro (km) – kilometer, for distances
  • gramo (g) – gram, for weight
  • kilogramo (kg) – kilogram, for heavier weights
  • litro (l) – liter, for liquids
  • mililitro (ml) – milliliter, for smaller liquid amounts
Units for temperature:
  • grado Celsius – degree Celsius
And for area and volume:
  • metro cuadrado – square meter
  • metro cúbico – cubic meter
Practice these words to make your Spanish more practical and confident!

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Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025

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