This math topic involves practicing the conversion of metric volume units with decimal values from larger to smaller units. It focuses on understanding units such as decaliters, liters, centiliters, kiloliters, and hectoliters, teaching students to handle conversions within the metric system that involve multiplying or dividing by powers of ten. The problems provide scenarios requiring the conversion of a given volume into a different metric unit, where the challenge is often to manage decimal placements correctly to achieve the accurate result. Each problem offers multiple-choice answers, emphasizing recognition and verification of correct calculations.

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

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Measurement Conversion - Metric Volume Units (All) with Decimals - Large to Small
1
Convert this value to deciliters
14 hl
a
1,400,000 dl
b
140,000 dl
c
14 dl
d
14,000 dl
e
140 dl
f
1,400 dl
2
Convert this value to milliliters
12 cl
a
120,000 ml
b
12,000 ml
c
120 ml
d
12 ml
e
1,200 ml
f
1.2 ml
3
Convert this value to deciliters
14 l
a
1.4 dl
b
1,400 dl
c
14 dl
d
14,000 dl
e
140 dl
f
140,000 dl
4
Convert this value to liters
15 kl
a
15,000,000 l
b
150 l
c
1,500 l
d
15,000 l
e
150,000 l
f
1,500,000 l
5
Convert this value to centiliters
18 l
a
180,000 cl
b
1,800 cl
c
1,800,000 cl
d
18,000 cl
e
18 cl
f
180 cl
6
Convert this value to deciliters
18 hl
a
18,000 dl
b
18,000,000 dl
c
180,000 dl
d
1,800 dl
e
1,800,000 dl
f
180 dl
7
Convert this value to deciliters
13 dal
a
1,300 dl
b
1.3 dl
c
13 dl
d
130,000 dl
e
130 dl
f
13,000 dl
8
Convert this value to deciliters
12 dal
a
12,000 dl
b
1,200 dl
c
1.2 dl
d
1,200,000 dl
e
120 dl
f
12 dl