Grade 4 · Year 5 · Class 4 · ages 9–10 · Measurement
Converting metric units: Grade 4 practice
Changing between metres and centimetres, kilometres and metres, kilograms and grams, litres and millilitres. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Going to a smaller unit, multiply (there are more of them). Going to a bigger unit, divide.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy 2 kg = g
Answer: 2000
Medium 2 kg = g
Answer: 2000
Challenge 8.4 L = mL
Answer: 8400
More ways to practise converting metric units
- Printable converting metric units worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- All Grade 4 practice · Measurement and time worksheets
Related skills
- Time taken (elapsed time) (Grade 4)
- 12-hour and 24-hour time (Grade 4)
- Hours and minutes (Grade 3)
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FAQ
Converting metric units: questions
What grade is converting metric units?
It is usually taught in Grade 4 (Year 5 in England, Class 4 in India, ages 9–10), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a converting metric units question look like?
For example: "2 kg = … g" The answer is 2000. Going to a smaller unit, multiply (there are more of them). Going to a bigger unit, divide.
What should I learn before and after converting metric units?
Before it, try hours and minutes (Grade 3). After it, move on to time taken (elapsed time) (Grade 4).
How can I get better at converting metric units?
Going to a smaller unit, multiply (there are more of them). Going to a bigger unit, divide. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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