Convert Customary Units Using Decimals

Point out the fact box on each page and ask whether the new unit is larger or smaller before students multiply or divide. Use the mixed practice page as a review, and the unit analysis page to show why multiplying or dividing works.

Convert 6 customary amounts with decimals, like 1.25 T to pounds and 2.75 gal to quarts. The directions on the page read: Use the facts in the box to convert each amount. Show your work in the space under each one. Write answers as decimals when needed. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade measurement, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with convert customary units. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

There are 5,280 feet in a mile and 1,760 yards in a mile. So 2 mi = 10,560 ft and 4 mi = 7,040 yd.

Change the larger unit first, then add the smaller unit. 4 ft 8 in = 4 × 12 + 8 = 56 in, and 20 pt 1 c = 20 × 2 + 1 = 41 c.

Multiply by a conversion factor written as a fraction so the old unit cancels. 3 gallons × (4 quarts over 1 gallon) × (4 cups over 1 quart) = 48 cups.

Yes. Each sheet prints the facts it needs, such as 16 oz = 1 lb and 2,000 lb = 1 T, so students can convert without memorizing every fact. All 8 sheets have an answer key.