Convert measurements: printable worksheets
Convert among units within one system in both directions, with decimals such as 5 cm = 0.05 m and multi-step real-world problems.
Sample worksheet
The first 6 problems of a real worksheet, made the way the builder makes it. Open it in the builder to change the number of problems, the difficulty and the layout, then print.
1.
| 1 ft = 12 in |
3 ft = in
2.
| 1 lb = 16 oz |
Complete the table.
| Pounds | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 6 | 96 |
| 7 | |
| 8 | |
| 9 |
3.
| 1 gal = 4 qt |
A fish tank holds 40 quarts.
The fish tank holds gallons.
4.
| 1 wk = 7 d |
Compare. Write <, > or =.
57 d 8 wk
5.
| 1 lb = 16 oz |
48 oz = lb
6.
| 1 qt = 2 pt |
Complete the table.
| Pints | Quarts |
|---|---|
| 34 | 17 |
| 36 | |
| 38 | |
| 40 |
Show answers
1.36 in
2.112 oz; 128 oz; 144 oz
3.10 gal
4.>
5.3 lb
6.18 qt; 19 qt; 20 qt
What students practise
I can convert a measurement to another unit with a conversion factor.
Students write a unit fraction from a conversion fact, multiply so the old unit cancels, and check that the answer is reasonable for the new unit.
Key words
- conversion factor
- how many of one unit make one of another unit
- unit fraction
- a fraction equal to one whose top and bottom are the same amount in different units
- customary
- the US units such as inches, feet, cups and pounds
- metric
- the units based on tens such as metres, litres and grams
Common mistakes
- Divides when converting to a smaller unit, or multiplies when converting to a larger one.
- Uses the wrong conversion fact, such as ten inches in a foot.
- Writes the number without the new unit.
Standards
Common Core State Standards this worksheet practises.
- 5.MD.A.1: Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems. (unverified)
Related topics
- Before this: Measurement conversion (Grade 4)
- Next: Unit conversion (Grade 6)