Units of Length
Metric Units of Length
How do measurements of length play a role in your life?
Use this chart to help you convert metric units of length.
Rules of Conversion
To change from a larger to a smaller unit of length, multiply.
To change from a smaller to a larger unit of length, divide.
A.Watch the instructional video. Write down all objects that are measured in metric units of length. Then, continue onto part B.
Video: Learn how to convert metric units of length
B. Fill in the blanks with metric units of length. Then, continue onto part C.
C. Convert the following problems. Then, continue onto part D.
Jack’s office is 2,000 meters away from his home. How many kilometers is that? Explain your answer.
D. Objects come in different sizes. Match each object with the most appropriate unit.
1. millimeters 2.meters 3.centimeters
football___________
christmas tree____________
width of a can of soup____________
Name three other objects that can be measured in each unit.
millimeters____________
centimeters____________
meters_________________
E. How do measurements of length play a role in your life?
Name one object that can be measured that you've measured before. What unit of measurement did you use to measure each object? Why did you choose this unit of measurement? Explain your answers.