Converting metric lengths

Converting metric lengths.

  • Write the conversion fact before choosing whether to multiply or divide.
  • Area units use the square of a length conversion; volume units use its cube.
  • Time is based on 60, not 100. Keep the requested unit in your answer.

Example 1

Convert to .

Write the conversion fact first.Convert from larger units to smaller units by multiplying.

Example 2

Convert to .

Write the conversion fact first.Convert from smaller units to larger units by dividing.

Your turn

Question 1

Convert to .

Check answer
Write the conversion fact first.Convert from larger units to smaller units by multiplying.
Question 2

Convert to .

Check answer
Write the conversion fact first.Convert from smaller units to larger units by dividing.
Question 3

Convert to .

Check answer
Write the conversion fact first.Convert from larger units to smaller units by multiplying.
Question 4

Convert to .

Check answer
Write the conversion fact first.Convert from smaller units to larger units by dividing.
Question 5

Convert to .

Check answer
Write the conversion fact first.Convert from larger units to smaller units by multiplying.