Convert measurement units with ratios — Independent Practice — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Independent Practice • Work on your own. Show your calculations or reasoning where needed.

Sample questions

  1. 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. Convert 5 liters to milliliters. Show a ratio equation.
  2. Use 12 inches per unit of feet. A student says 10 feet equals 10/12 inches. Correct the operation and explain how the units help.
  3. 1 yard equals 3 feet. Convert 11 yards to feet. Show a ratio equation.
  4. Use 3 feet per unit of yards. A student says 7 yards equals 7/3 feet. Correct the operation and explain how the units help.
  5. The conversion rate is 100 centimeters per unit of meters. Convert 1200 centimeters to meters, and explain why the numerical measure decreases.
  6. 1 meter equals 100 centimeters. Convert 8 meters to centimeters. Show a ratio equation.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.RP.A.3d. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 6.RP.A.3 — Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve problems

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