5.10.A*

Convert Measurements 5th Grade

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.10.A*
perform simple conversions within the same measurement system (SI (metric) or customary);

CONVERTING UNITS

to convert from smaller units to larger units → divide

to convert from larger units to smaller units → multiply

2 kilometers = 2 kilometers \times \frac{1,000 meters}{1 kilometer} = 2,000 meters

3 feet = 3 feet \times \frac{12 inches}{1 foot} = 36 inches

Convert Measurements