5th Grade · Measurement & Data

Measurement Conversion

5.MD.A.1

Definition

Changing a measurement from one unit to another, like feet to inches.

Examples

  • 3 feet x 12 = 36 inches.
  • 2 gallons x 4 = 8 quarts.

Key rule

Multiply or divide by the relationship between the units to convert.

Memory hook

Multiply to go smaller, divide to go bigger.