Measurement Basic Units Test

The conversion table shows equivalent measures of length in the metric system of measurement.

Santiago built a lego model that was 90 mm long. What is the length in cm of his model?

• 900 cm

• 9,000 cm

• 9 cm

• 90,000 cm

Choose the best unit for measurement.

• 8 yd.

• 1 ft.

• 7 in.

• 10 miles

The length of a pencil

• 8 inches

• 8 yards

• 8 feet

• 8 miles

What would you use to measure the liquid in a coffee cup?

• liter

• mililiter

• gallon

What is the appropriate unit of measurement for the height of an apple?

• L

• cm

• m

• mm

I would measure this bus in

• centimeters

• milimeters

• kilometers

• meters

Choose the best measurement for capacity.

• Liter

• milliliter

• kilogram

• centimeter

The conversion table shows equivalent measures of weight in the customary system of measurement.

Jeff bought 5 pounds of hamburger meat for dinner. How many ounces of hamburger meat did he buy?

• 16 ounces

• 80 ounces

• 50 ounces

• 3 ounces

The conversion table shows equivalent measures of length in the customary system of measurement.

Carlos walked 333 feet. How many yards did he walk?

• 999 yards

• 363 yards

• 111 yards

• 193 yards

If I were measuring how much liquid fits in a bath tub, which units would be the best?

• gallons

• cups

• pints

• fluid ounces