MathsheetsPrintable math worksheets for teachers and families
NameDateTime:to:

Metric Conversion Word Problems

Solve each problem. Convert the units first, then do the arithmetic.

ExampleA ribbon is 2 m long. Maria cuts off 85 cm. How many centimeters of ribbon are left?
2 m = 200 cm
200 − 85 = 115 cm
Answer: 115 cm
  1. 1.A ribbon is 3 m long. Maria cuts off 67 cm. How many centimeters of ribbon are left?
    Answer: cm
  2. 2.Ava lines up 3 boards, each 50 cm long. How many meters long is the row?
    Answer: m
  3. 3.A recipe needs 1 L of milk. Ava has 4 cartons of 150 mL each. How many more milliliters are needed?
    Answer: mL
  4. 4.Each bottle holds 200 mL of juice. How many liters do 4 bottles hold in all?
    Answer: L
  5. 5.A bag holds 3 kg of flour. A baker uses 348 g. How many grams of flour are left?
    Answer: g