Metric Conversions

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring length?

Back

Meter (m)

Front

How many centimeters are in a meter?

Back

100 centimeters (cm) in a meter.

Front

Convert 1 meter to centimeters.

Back

1 m = 100 cm.

Front

What is the relationship between kilometers and meters?

Back

1 kilometer (km) = 1,000 meters (m).

Front

Convert 5 kilometers to meters.

Back

5 km = 5,000 m.

Front

What do you do when converting from a larger unit to a smaller unit?

Back

You multiply.

Front

What do you do when converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit?

Back

You divide.

Front

Convert 2.5 kilometers to meters.

Back

2.5 km = 2,500 m.

Front

How many meters are in 3.2 kilometers?

Back

3.2 km = 3,200 m.

Front

Convert 150 centimeters to meters.

Back

150 cm = 1.5 m.