When we convert units of length we start by determining the conversion number. Once we have found that value, it becomes a simple multiplication exercise. Often these values are given to students, but the most common metric values of length are based off of meter. This pivots easily into millimeters, centimeters, and kilometers. In U.S. Measurement system, we base everything off of the inch. This grows to feet, yards, and miles. The common conversion between the systems is that one inch is the equivalent of two and one-half centimeters.
These worksheets explain how to convert between different measurements of length. Questions may use either Imperial or Metric units. Instructors may decide if calculators are allowed.
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Converting Units of Length Worksheets
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The concept of how to convert between different measures of length, mass, and capacity is reviewed. A sample problem is solved. Six practice problems are provided.
Students will convert between different measures of all three units we have been working with. Three problems are provided, and space is included for students to copy the correct answer when given.
When we divide 27 by 12 (i.e. 27 รท 12), we get 2 as quotient and 3 as remainder.
The quotient shows the part of the inches that are fully converted to feet and the
remainder shows the part that are not converted to feet.
Students will be working more with these skills. Eight problems are provided.
What are Common Units of Length?
We know that there are different types of birds alive in the world today. Sparrows, crows, eagles, kiwis, and many more. But they are all part of the bird group in the animal kingdom because they follow some basic features needed to be a part of the bird's group.
Similar to that, in math, we use a system of measurement called the metric system. The metric system helps us in identifying the units for measuring quantities such as weight, mass, length. Do you know what length is? Let us help!
In the simplest words, the length of an object is the measurement of the extent of the object from one end to the other. According to the metric system, the most common units of measurement for length are millimeter, centimeter, meter and kilometer.
The smallest unit for the measurement of length is known as millimeter. A millimeter is used to measure something very small such as a seed. It is abbreviated as mm.
Next to mm, comes centimeter. There are 10 mms in a centimeter. It is abbreviated as cm.
The next unit for the measurement of length is meter. One meter is much longer than a cm and is used to measure longer distances or bigger objects such as pools or rooms. Meter is abbreviated as m.
The biggest unit for the measurement of length is known as kilometer. A kilometer is used to measure very long distances such as the distance from your house to your school. Kilometer is abbreviated as km.
