Demonstrate an understanding of decimal representations while converting metric units of length with this worksheet.
How to Convert Metric Units of Length
The formulas for converting metric units of length are as follows:
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- 1 m = 100 cm
- 1 km = 1,000 m
Converting units of length allows students to understand the scale of large distances better. The distance of one kilometer is hard to visualize, but one meter is much easier! Connecting one kilometer to one thousand meters helps students better understand the scale of the metric system.
In this worksheet, students are tasked with converting lengths from 1 cm up to 100 km. There are multiple answers which require the use of decimal representations.
An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!
Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding
Task students who require an additional challenge with measuring objects within the classroom and determining their length in all four units featured in the worksheet. Then, have them choose the most appropriate unit for the measurement.
Students who need extra support can refer to Converting Units of Measurement Posters, which has the specific calculations necessary for converting units of length.
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