This grade 4 measurement conversions worksheet gives 24 problems on measurement conversions and word problems, ordered from easy to hard, with a separate answer key.
These 24 problems practice standards 4.MD.A.1 and 4.MD.A.2. Students change larger units to smaller units, complete conversion tables, and compare measurements.
The last problems are word stories about distance, elapsed time, liquid volume, mass, and money. Every problem has a full worked answer in the answer key.
Grade 4 Measurement Conversions Worksheet: problems 1–5
Problem 1: Meters to centimeters
Change each length to centimeters.
- \(3\text{ m}\) = ? cm
- \(7\text{ m}\) = ? cm
- \(12\text{ m}\) = ? cm
- \(25\text{ m}\) = ? cm
Problem 2: Kilometers to meters
Change each distance to meters.
- \(2\text{ km}\) = ? m
- \(6\text{ km}\) = ? m
- \(9\text{ km}\) = ? m
- \(15\text{ km}\) = ? m
Problem 3: Kilograms to grams
Change each mass to grams.
- \(4\text{ kg}\) = ? g
- \(8\text{ kg}\) = ? g
- \(13\text{ kg}\) = ? g
- \(20\text{ kg}\) = ? g
Problem 4: Liters to milliliters
Change each volume to milliliters.
- \(5\text{ L}\) = ? mL
- \(9\text{ L}\) = ? mL
- \(11\text{ L}\) = ? mL
- \(30\text{ L}\) = ? mL
Problem 5: Pounds to ounces
Change each weight to ounces.
- \(2\text{ lb}\) = ? oz
- \(5\text{ lb}\) = ? oz
- \(8\text{ lb}\) = ? oz
- \(10\text{ lb}\) = ? oz
Grade 4 Measurement Conversions Worksheet: problems 6–10
Problem 6: Hours to minutes
Change each time to minutes.
- \(3\text{ hr}\) = ? min
- \(6\text{ hr}\) = ? min
- \(8\text{ hr}\) = ? min
- \(12\text{ hr}\) = ? min
Problem 7: Minutes to seconds
Change each time to seconds.
- \(2\text{ min}\) = ? sec
- \(5\text{ min}\) = ? sec
- \(9\text{ min}\) = ? sec
- \(10\text{ min}\) = ? sec
Problem 8: Complete the table
Complete the table of meters and centimeters.
Problem 9: Mixed units to one unit
Write each measurement using only the smaller unit.
- \(3\text{ km }250\text{ m}\)
- \(5\text{ m }40\text{ cm}\)
- \(2\text{ kg }500\text{ g}\)
- \(4\text{ lb }6\text{ oz}\)
Problem 10: Hours, minutes, seconds
Change each time to the smaller unit.
- \(2\text{ hr }30\text{ min}\)
- \(1\text{ hr }45\text{ min}\)
- \(3\text{ hr }10\text{ min}\)
- \(5\text{ min }20\text{ sec}\)
Grade 4 Measurement Conversions Worksheet: problems 11–15
Problem 11: Fractions of a unit
Write each measurement in the smaller unit.
- \(\frac{1}{2}\text{ km}\)
- \(\frac{1}{4}\text{ kg}\)
- \(\frac{3}{4}\text{ hr}\)
- \(\frac{1}{2}\text{ L}\)
- \(\frac{1}{4}\text{ m}\)
Problem 12: Compare measurements
Compare. Write < , > , or = for each pair.
- \(3\text{ m}\ \_\_\ 290\text{ cm}\)
- \(2\text{ kg}\ \_\_\ 2{,}500\text{ g}\)
- \(5\text{ L}\ \_\_\ 5{,}000\text{ mL}\)
- \(2\text{ hr}\ \_\_\ 100\text{ min}\)
Problem 13: Elapsed time on a number line
Sofia’s soccer practice starts and ends at the times shown. Find how many minutes the practice lasts.
Problem 14: Elapsed time on a clock
Jamal starts his homework at the time shown on the clock. He finishes at 5:20. How many minutes does he work?
Problem 15: Reading a measuring jug
The jug holds 2 L when full. Mei fills it to the level shown. How many more milliliters does she need to pour to fill the jug?
Grade 4 Measurement Conversions Worksheet: problems 16–20
Problem 16: Cheese and change
Cheese costs $6 per pound. Priya buys 3 pounds and pays with a $20 bill. How much change does she get?
Problem 17: Morning runs
Diego runs 2 km 400 m every morning. How many meters does he run in 5 mornings?
Problem 18: Lemonade cups
Aisha pours 2 L of lemonade into cups that each hold 250 mL. How many full cups does she fill?
Problem 19: Movie night
A movie starts at 6:40 p.m. and lasts 2 hr 25 min. What time does it end?
Problem 20: Backpack mass
Ethan’s backpack has a mass of 3 kg 200 g. His lunch has a mass of 450 g. What is the total mass in grams?
Grade 4 Measurement Conversions Worksheet: problems 21–24
Problem 21: Biking distance
Liam bikes 3 km on Monday and 2,500 m on Tuesday. How far does he bike in all? Give the answer in meters, and then in kilometers and meters.
Problem 22: Baking batches
A bag holds 5 lb of flour. Each batch of bread uses 12 oz. How many full batches can Noah make, and how many ounces of flour are left?
Problem 23: Farmers market
At the farmers market, potatoes cost $2 per pound. Maya buys 2 lb 8 oz of potatoes. How much does she pay?
Problem 24: Swim laps
Mei swims 4 laps. Each lap takes 90 seconds. How many minutes does she swim in all?
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