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Name: __________________________
Date: _____________ Period: ____
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1.Conversion Table
Complete the table:
meters (m)centimeters (cm)
1100
4
6
10
2.Metric Units & Tables
4 L=
mL
3.Compare Units
Compare using <, >, or =
2 km
1800 m
4.Conversion Table
Complete the table:
liters (L)milliliters (mL)
11000
3
5
8
5.Metric Units & Tables
3 km=
m
6.Compare Units
Compare using <, >, or =
2 cm
17 mm
7.Conversion Table
Complete the table:
liters (L)milliliters (mL)
11000
3
6
10
8.Metric Units & Tables
10 kg=
g
9.Compare Units
Compare using <, >, or =
8 km
7800 m
10.Conversion Table
Complete the table:
kilograms (kg)grams (g)
11000
3
5
8
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Answer Key
Total Problems: 10
1.Conversion Table
Complete the table:
meters (m)centimeters (cm)
1100
4400
6600
101000
1. Metric rule: 1 m = 100 cm
2. Multiply: 4 ร— 100 = 400; 6 ร— 100 = 600; 10 ร— 100 = 1,000
3. Completed values: 400 cm, 600 cm, 1,000 cm โœ…
2.Metric Units & Tables
4 L=
4000
mL
1. Metric factor: 1 L = 1,000 mL
2. Multiply: 4 ร— 1000 = 4,000
3. Answer: 4,000 mL โœ…
3.Compare Units
Compare using <, >, or =
2 km
>
1800 m
1. Convert 2 km to m: 2 ร— 1,000 = 2,000 m
2. Compare: 2,000 m > 1,800 m
3. Answer: > โœ…
4.Conversion Table
Complete the table:
liters (L)milliliters (mL)
11000
33000
55000
88000
1. Metric rule: 1 L = 1,000 mL
2. Multiply: 3 ร— 1000 = 3,000; 5 ร— 1000 = 5,000; 8 ร— 1000 = 8,000
3. Completed values: 3,000 mL, 5,000 mL, 8,000 mL โœ…
5.Metric Units & Tables
3 km=
3000
m
1. Metric factor: 1 km = 1,000 m
2. Multiply: 3 ร— 1000 = 3,000
3. Answer: 3,000 m โœ…
6.Compare Units
Compare using <, >, or =
2 cm
>
17 mm
1. Convert 2 cm to mm: 2 ร— 10 = 20 mm
2. Compare: 20 mm > 17 mm
3. Answer: > โœ…
7.Conversion Table
Complete the table:
liters (L)milliliters (mL)
11000
33000
66000
1010000
1. Metric rule: 1 L = 1,000 mL
2. Multiply: 3 ร— 1000 = 3,000; 6 ร— 1000 = 6,000; 10 ร— 1000 = 10,000
3. Completed values: 3,000 mL, 6,000 mL, 10,000 mL โœ…
8.Metric Units & Tables
10 kg=
10000
g
1. Metric factor: 1 kg = 1,000 g
2. Multiply: 10 ร— 1000 = 10,000
3. Answer: 10,000 g โœ…
9.Compare Units
Compare using <, >, or =
8 km
>
7800 m
1. Convert 8 km to m: 8 ร— 1,000 = 8,000 m
2. Compare: 8,000 m > 7,800 m
3. Answer: > โœ…
10.Conversion Table
Complete the table:
kilograms (kg)grams (g)
11000
33000
55000
88000
1. Metric rule: 1 kg = 1,000 g
2. Multiply: 3 ร— 1000 = 3,000; 5 ร— 1000 = 5,000; 8 ร— 1000 = 8,000
3. Completed values: 3,000 g, 5,000 g, 8,000 g โœ…
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Worksheet Info

Categorygrade-4
Grade LevelGrade 4
DifficultyEasy, Medium, Hard, Sprint
Time5-10 min
CCSS CodeCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1

Skills Practiced

  • โœ“ Metric Units of Measurement

Key Strategies

  • ๐Ÿ“ Metric Length (Kilometers, Meters, Centimeters): 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters; 1 meter = 100 centimeters; 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters. Multiply by 10, 100, or 1,000 when moving from larger to smaller units.
  • โš–๏ธ Metric Mass (Kilograms & Grams): 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g). Multiply kilograms by 1,000 to convert to grams (e.g., 6 kg = 6 ร— 1,000 = 6,000 g).
  • ๐Ÿงช Metric Liquid Volume (Liters & Milliliters): 1 liter (L) = 1,000 milliliters (mL). Multiply liters by 1,000 to find milliliters (e.g., 4 L = 4,000 mL).
  • ๐Ÿ’ก The Power of 10 Trailing Zero Rule: Multiplying by 10 shifts digits one place left (add 1 zero); multiplying by 100 shifts two places (add 2 zeros); multiplying by 1,000 shifts three places (add 3 zeros).

Related Worksheets

๐Ÿ“œ Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1๐Ÿ”— CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1๐Ÿ”— CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.2

Mastering Metric Units of Measurement: Core Concepts & Mental Models

In Grade 4 under CCSS 4.MD.A.1, students explore the base-10 structure of the metric system across length (km, m, cm, mm), mass (kg, g), and liquid volume (L, mL). Because the metric system is built on powers of 10 (10, 100, 1,000), students connect their understanding of multi-digit multiplication and place value to convert larger metric units into smaller units.

Worked Example & SolutionTeacher Step-by-Step Method
๐Ÿ“ Problem: An athlete ran a 5-kilometer race. How many meters did the athlete run?
Worked Solution: 1. Identify metric conversion factor: 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters. 2. Set up multiplication: 5 km ร— 1,000 m/km. 3. Calculate: 5 ร— 1,000 = 5,000 meters. Result: 5,000 meters.

๐Ÿ’ก Essential Strategies for Metric Units of Measurement

๐Ÿ“ Metric Length (Kilometers, Meters, Centimeters)

1 kilometer = 1,000 meters; 1 meter = 100 centimeters; 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters. Multiply by 10, 100, or 1,000 when moving from larger to smaller units.

โš–๏ธ Metric Mass (Kilograms & Grams)

1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g). Multiply kilograms by 1,000 to convert to grams (e.g., 6 kg = 6 ร— 1,000 = 6,000 g).

๐Ÿงช Metric Liquid Volume (Liters & Milliliters)

1 liter (L) = 1,000 milliliters (mL). Multiply liters by 1,000 to find milliliters (e.g., 4 L = 4,000 mL).

๐Ÿ’ก The Power of 10 Trailing Zero Rule

Multiplying by 10 shifts digits one place left (add 1 zero); multiplying by 100 shifts two places (add 2 zeros); multiplying by 1,000 shifts three places (add 3 zeros).

๐Ÿ“– Key Mathematical Vocabulary

Metric System

The international decimal system of weights and measures based on powers of 10 (meter, gram, liter).

Kilo- Prefix

A metric prefix meaning one thousand (1,000 times the base unit), as in kilometer (1,000 m) or kilogram (1,000 g).

Centi- Prefix

A metric prefix meaning one hundredth (1/100 of a base unit), meaning 100 centimeters make 1 meter.

Milli- Prefix

A metric prefix meaning one thousandth (1/1,000 of a base unit), meaning 1,000 milliliters make 1 liter.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you solve a metric units of measurement problem step by step?

Here is a worked example: "An athlete ran a 5-kilometer race. How many meters did the athlete run?". Solution: 1. Identify metric conversion factor: 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters. 2. Set up multiplication: 5 km ร— 1,000 m/km. 3. Calculate: 5 ร— 1,000 = 5,000 meters. Result: 5,000 meters.

What is the core learning objective for metric units of measurement?

Know relative sizes of metric measurement units (km, m, cm; kg, g; L, mL), express larger units in terms of smaller units using powers of 10, and complete two-column conversion tables. This directly aligns with Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1.

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