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Metric Conversions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the largest unit.

a)

kilogram

b)

centigram

c)

decigram

d)

decagram

2.

Select the smallest unit.

a)

milliliter

b)

centiliter

c)

hectoliter

d)

liter

3.
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the image shown. 
a)
in.
b)
ft
c)
yd
d)
mi
4.
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the image shown. 
a)
in.
b)
ft
c)
yd
d)
mi
5.
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the image shown. 
a)
in.
b)
ft
c)
yd
d)
mi
6.
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the image shown. 
a)
in.
b)
ft
c)
yd
d)
mi
7.
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the image shown. 
a)
in.
b)
ft
c)
yd
d)
mi
8.
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the image shown. 
a)
in.
b)
ft
c)
yd
d)
mi
9.
1 L = _______ mL
a)
1
b)
10
c)
100
d)
1000
10.

Which of the following options is the base unit?

a)

kilometer

b)

centimeter

c)

meter

d)

millimeter

11.

Using the conversion chart, as the units move to the left, the decimal place moves to the ____________.

a)

Right

b)

Sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left

c)

Left

d)

The decimal place doesn't change between units

12.

Which metric unit would you use to measure the weight of a book

a)

g

b)

mg

c)

tonne

d)

ounce

13.

Which is the most appropriate metric unit to measure the distance from York to London

a)

Miles

b)

metres

c)

km

d)

cm

14.
Which of the following are the most appropriate units to measure the capacity of a pitcher of orange juice?
a)
quart or gallon
b)
teaspoon or tablespoon
c)
cup or pint
d)
tablespoon or cup
15.
Choose the best unit for measurement. 
a)
2 yd. 
b)
7 ft. 
c)
4 in. 
16.
How many inches are in a foot?
a)
36 inches
b)
12 inches
c)
1 foot
17.
Which customary unit of length is the largest?
a)
Inches
b)
Feet
c)
Yards
d)
Miles
18.
What is the best estimate for the length of a house?
a)
12 yards
b)
12 Feet 
c)
12 Miles
d)
12 Inches
19.
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the length of a highway. 
a)
Inches
b)
Feet
c)
Yards
d)
Miles
20.
Which unit would be best measure of the weight of a large dog?
a)
Tons
b)
Ounces
c)
Pounds
d)
Grams