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Convert Measurement Units

Grade 5 Math Worksheet

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Convert to the unit shown.

  1. 2 m = cm

  2. 13,000 g = kg

  3. 9 kg = g

  4. 20,000 m = km

  5. 16 km = m

  6. 27,000 mm = m

  7. 23 m = mm

  8. 34,000 mg = g

  9. 30 g = mg

  10. 30 mm = cm

  11. 37 cm = mm

  12. 10,000 mL = L

  13. 6 L = mL

  14. 1,700 cm = m

  15. 16 m = cm

  16. 27,000 g = kg

  17. 23 kg = g

  18. 34,000 m = km

  19. 30 km = m

  20. 3,000 mm = m

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5th Grade Convert Measurement Units worksheet 1 – printable PDF
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About this worksheet

Metric units change by powers of ten: there are 100 centimeters in a meter and 1,000 meters in a kilometer. To change to a smaller unit, multiply; to change to a larger unit, divide. This fifth grade sheet has twenty conversions, half to a smaller unit and half to a larger unit, with the new unit printed after the line.

Each version has different numbers, and the answer key shows every answer.

What your child will learn

  • Know the metric prefixes
  • Multiply to a smaller unit
  • Divide to a larger unit
  • Check whether the number should grow or shrink

Common Core standard: 5.MD.A.1

Worked example

5 meters = 500 centimeters, because each meter has 100 centimeters.

Common mistake

Multiplying when the answer should be a smaller number, for example 2,000 meters = 2 kilometers.

Helpful hint

A smaller unit needs a bigger number. A bigger unit needs a smaller number.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with convert measurement units?

Multiplying when the answer should be a smaller number, for example 2,000 meters = 2 kilometers.

How can I help my child with convert measurement units?

A smaller unit needs a bigger number. A bigger unit needs a smaller number.

Are these 5th grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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