Important Units of Measurement and Prices in German

Units of measurement in German are used in a similar way to how they are used in other languages, but it is important to know the specific terms for each type of measurement.

This section will cover the most important units of measurement for length, weight, volume, temperature, and how prices are expressed in German.

Length

The most common units of length in German are similar to those used in the metric system. Here is a table with the units of length and their English equivalents:

Weight

The units of weight also follow the metric system and are the same as those used in English:

Volume

Volume units are used to measure the capacity of an object or container. Here are the most common units:

Temperature

Temperature in German is measured in degrees Celsius, as in most European countries:

Prices

Prices in German are expressed using the euro (€) as the currency. When writing prices, the euro symbol is placed after the amount, and a comma is used to separate euros from cents.

Here are some examples:

The name of the currency is used similarly to English: "Ich habe 35 Euros in meinem Portemonnaie" ("I have 35 euros in my wallet").