This math topic focuses on converting metric length measurements with decimals between various units such as meters to centimeters, meters to kilometers, and decimeters to meters. It aims to enhance understanding of measurement conversions within the metric system, specifically from smaller units to the base unit. The task progression covers fundamental conversions, supporting the broader study of speed, distance, and time calculations. Each problem provides multiple choices to affirm the correct unit conversion, critical for grasping practical applications in real-world contexts.

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

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Length Units (Common) with Decimals - Small to Base
1
Convert this value to kilometers
5,000 m
a
5 km
b
0.005 km
c
5,000 km
d
50 km
e
500 km
f
0.5 km
2
Convert this value to millimeters
0.001 m
a
10 mm
b
0.1 mm
c
100 mm
d
0.01 mm
e
0.001 mm
f
1 mm
3
Convert this value to meters
15 dm
a
0.015 m
b
15 m
c
0.15 m
d
1,500 m
e
1.5 m
f
0.0015 m
4
Convert this value to decameters
130 m
a
0.13 dam
b
13 dam
c
1.3 dam
d
1,300 dam
e
13,000 dam
f
130 dam
5
Convert this value to kilometers
12,000 m
a
0.12 km
b
12 km
c
12,000 km
d
1,200 km
e
1.2 km
f
0.012 km
6
Convert this value to centimeters
0.01 m
a
0.001 cm
b
0.1 cm
c
0.01 cm
d
100 cm
e
1 cm
f
10 cm
7
Convert this value to kilometers
1,000 m
a
0.01 km
b
0.001 km
c
1 km
d
100 km
e
1,000 km
f
0.1 km
8
Convert this value to decameters
70 m
a
70 dam
b
0.007 dam
c
700 dam
d
0.7 dam
e
7 dam
f
0.07 dam