Metric Conversion Word Problems

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring length?

Back

The metric unit for measuring length is the meter (m).

Front

How many centimeters are in a meter?

Back

There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

Front

Convert 1 kilometer to meters.

Back

1 kilometer is equal to 1000 meters.

Front

How many millimeters are in a centimeter?

Back

There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter.

Front

If John rode 2 kilometers, how many meters did he ride?

Back

John rode 2000 meters.

Front

What is the total length in centimeters of a 30 cm line segment and a 500 mm line segment?

Back

The total length is 80 cm.

Front

How do you convert millimeters to centimeters?

Back

To convert millimeters to centimeters, divide the number of millimeters by 10.

Front

If a piece of wood is 1.2 meters long, how long is it in millimeters?

Back

1.2 meters is equal to 1200 millimeters.

Front

What is the difference in length between a shoebox that is 20 cm long and 10 cm wide, in millimeters?

Back

The difference in length is 100 millimeters.

Front

How do you find the length of each piece when cutting a 1.2 meter long wood into 3 equal lengths?

Back

Divide 1200 mm by 3 to get 400 mm.