Convert lengths: customary / metric
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Free printable convert lengths between customary and metric worksheets for 5th grade. Students use approximate conversion factors — such as 1 inch ≈ 2.54 cm and 1 mile ≈ 1.6 km — to convert between the two systems of measurement. These worksheets build cross-system fluency needed for science and global contexts. Part of our measurement worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Convert between customary and metric length units
- Use benchmark equivalents like 1 inch equals 2.54 cm
- Solve problems requiring cross-system length conversions
FAQ
What are the key approximate conversion facts students need for customary-to-metric length?⌄
The most commonly used facts are 1 inch ≈ 2.54 cm, 1 foot ≈ 30 cm, 1 yard ≈ 0.9 m, and 1 mile ≈ 1.6 km (or 1 km ≈ 0.6 miles).
Are customary-metric conversions exact or approximate at the 5th grade level?⌄
At the 5th grade level, these conversions use rounded approximations; students learn that the results are not exact but are close enough for practical purposes like comparing road signs or product labels.
How does this skill appear in everyday life for students?⌄
Speed limits in km/h on international road signs, food labels showing both ounces and grams, and sports coverage that references both meters and yards all require this cross-system literacy.
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