This math topic focuses on converting metric units of length, covering a wide range of sizes from very large (kilometers) to smaller units (millimeters). The exercises encompass the conversion of different metric units such as meters, decameters, hectometers, and kilometers into other metric sizes, both larger and smaller. Moreover, the problems include handling decimal values during these conversions, providing learners with practice in applying their understanding of place value and scale in the context of metric units. Each problem typically presents multiple-choice answers, highlighting common mistakes or misconceptions to help reinforce accurate conversion methods.

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Length Units (All) with Decimals - Large to Small Worksheet

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Length Units (All) with Decimals - Large to Small
1
Convert this value to millimeters
4 hm
a
4,000 mm
b
400 mm
c
400,000 mm
d
400,000,000 mm
e
40,000 mm
f
40,000,000 mm
2
Convert this value to centimeters
48 dam
a
480 cm
b
4,800 cm
c
48,000,000 cm
d
480,000 cm
e
4,800,000 cm
f
48,000 cm
3
Convert this value to centimeters
6 hm
a
600,000 cm
b
6,000 cm
c
60,000 cm
d
600 cm
e
6,000,000 cm
f
60,000,000 cm
4
Convert this value to millimeters
56 m
a
56,000 mm
b
560,000 mm
c
56,000,000 mm
d
5,600 mm
e
56 mm
f
560 mm
5
Convert this value to millimeters
33 hm
a
3,300,000,000 mm
b
3,300 mm
c
33,000 mm
d
33,000,000 mm
e
3,300,000 mm
f
330,000,000 mm
6
Convert this value to centimeters
43 dm
a
43 cm
b
4,300 cm
c
430,000 cm
d
0.43 cm
e
430 cm
f
43,000 cm
7
Convert this value to millimeters
4 km
a
400,000,000 mm
b
4,000 mm
c
4,000,000 mm
d
400,000 mm
e
4,000,000,000 mm
f
40,000 mm
8
Convert this value to millimeters
8 hm
a
80,000 mm
b
800,000 mm
c
800,000,000 mm
d
8,000,000 mm
e
800 mm
f
8,000 mm