This math topic focuses on the conversion of metric length units with decimals. It includes problems on converting measurements between meters, centimeters, millimeters, and kilometers. Each question requires identifying the correct conversion among multiple options, sharpening skills in metric system conversions and decimal placement. This is part of a broader introduction to metric unit conversions, aimed at enhancing accuracy and proficiency in dealing with various metric lengths in different forms.

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Length Units (Common) with Decimals Worksheet

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Length Units (Common) with Decimals
1
Convert this value to millimeters
5 cm
a
5,000 mm
b
50 mm
c
0.05 mm
d
500 mm
e
5 mm
f
50,000 mm
2
Convert this value to meters
3 dm
a
30 m
b
0.03 m
c
0.3 m
d
300 m
e
3 m
f
0.0003 m
3
Convert this value to hectometers
2 km
a
0.2 hm
b
2,000 hm
c
20 hm
d
0.02 hm
e
2 hm
f
200 hm
4
Convert this value to meters
8 dam
a
800 m
b
8,000 m
c
0.08 m
d
80 m
e
8 m
f
80,000 m
5
Convert this value to kilometers
7 hm
a
0.0007 km
b
0.7 km
c
7 km
d
0.07 km
e
0.007 km
f
700 km
6
Convert this value to decimeters
3 mm
a
30 dm
b
3 dm
c
0.03 dm
d
0.3 dm
e
0.003 dm
f
0.0003 dm
7
Convert this value to millimeters
3 cm
a
3 mm
b
0.3 mm
c
300 mm
d
3,000 mm
e
30 mm
f
30,000 mm
8
Convert this value to millimeters
1 m
a
1,000 mm
b
1,000,000 mm
c
10 mm
d
1 mm
e
100 mm
f
100,000 mm