Measurement &Data Conversion

Grade 5Measurement

Convert different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system, such as centimeters to meters and cups to gallons.

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1Length Conversions

Convert between different units of length.

1 m = 100 cm1 km = 1,000 m1 m = 1,000 mm
100 cm = 1 m
Example:

250 cm = ? m

250 ÷ 100 = 2.5

250 cm = 2.5 m

2Mass (Weight) Conversions

Convert between different units of mass (weight).

1 kg = 1,000 g
1 g = 1,000 mg
1 t = 1,000 kg
Example:

3,500 g = ? kg

3,500 ÷ 1,000 = 3.5

3,500 g = 3.5 kg
1 kg

3Volume Conversions

Convert between different units of volume.

1 CUP3/41/21/4
4 cups = 1 quart
2 pints = 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon

US customary liquid units

Example:

8 cups = ? quarts

8 ÷ 4 = 2

8 cups = 2 quarts

4Mixed Conversions

Solve word problems by converting units.

MILK
Example 1:

2 liters = ? milliliters
2 × 1,000 = 2,000

2 liters = 2,000 mL
5 km
Example 2:

5 km = ? m
5 × 1,000 = 5,000

5 km = 5,000 m

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Convert the following measurements.