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 200 millimeters to centimeters.

Back

200 millimeters is equal to 20 centimeters.

Front

What is the relationship between centimeters and millimeters?

Back

1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters.

Front

If a shoebox is 20 centimeters long and 10 centimeters wide, how do you find the difference in length and width in millimeters?

Back

Convert both measurements to millimeters: 20 cm = 200 mm, 10 cm = 100 mm. The difference is 200 mm - 100 mm = 100 mm.

Front

How many grams are in a kilogram?

Back

There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.

Front

Convert 1.8 kilograms to grams.

Back

1.8 kilograms is equal to 1800 grams.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

Back

The metric unit for measuring mass is the kilogram (kg).

Front

If Carlos has a 1.2 meter long piece of wood, how do you convert that to millimeters?

Back

1.2 meters is equal to 1200 millimeters.

Front

How do you divide a length into equal parts?

Back

To divide a length into equal parts, divide the total length by the number of parts.