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Measurement Conversions and Word Problems: Grade 4 Math Worksheet – PDF Download

    Measurement Conversions and Word Problems – Grade 4 math worksheet

    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 4Common Core: 4.MD.A.1 · 4.MD.A.2

    Grade 4 Measurement Conversions Worksheet: problems 1–5

    Problem 1: Meters to centimeters

    Change each length to centimeters.

    1. \(3\text{ m}\) = ? cm
    2. \(7\text{ m}\) = ? cm
    3. \(12\text{ m}\) = ? cm
    4. \(25\text{ m}\) = ? cm

    Problem 2: Kilometers to meters

    Change each distance to meters.

    1,000 m1,000 m2 km = ? m
    Two kilometers is two pieces of 1,000 m.
    1. \(2\text{ km}\) = ? m
    2. \(6\text{ km}\) = ? m
    3. \(9\text{ km}\) = ? m
    4. \(15\text{ km}\) = ? m

    Problem 3: Kilograms to grams

    Change each mass to grams.

    1. \(4\text{ kg}\) = ? g
    2. \(8\text{ kg}\) = ? g
    3. \(13\text{ kg}\) = ? g
    4. \(20\text{ kg}\) = ? g

    Problem 4: Liters to milliliters

    Change each volume to milliliters.

    1. \(5\text{ L}\) = ? mL
    2. \(9\text{ L}\) = ? mL
    3. \(11\text{ L}\) = ? mL
    4. \(30\text{ L}\) = ? mL

    Problem 5: Pounds to ounces

    Change each weight to ounces.

    1. \(2\text{ lb}\) = ? oz
    2. \(5\text{ lb}\) = ? oz
    3. \(8\text{ lb}\) = ? oz
    4. \(10\text{ lb}\) = ? oz

    Grade 4 Measurement Conversions Worksheet: problems 6–10

    Problem 6: Hours to minutes

    Change each time to minutes.

    1. \(3\text{ hr}\) = ? min
    2. \(6\text{ hr}\) = ? min
    3. \(8\text{ hr}\) = ? min
    4. \(12\text{ hr}\) = ? min

    Problem 7: Minutes to seconds

    Change each time to seconds.

    1. \(2\text{ min}\) = ? sec
    2. \(5\text{ min}\) = ? sec
    3. \(9\text{ min}\) = ? sec
    4. \(10\text{ min}\) = ? sec

    Problem 8: Complete the table

    Complete the table of meters and centimeters.

    Meters (m)Centimeters (cm)2?5?9?14?
    Write the missing centimeters.

    Problem 9: Mixed units to one unit

    Write each measurement using only the smaller unit.

    1. \(3\text{ km }250\text{ m}\)
    2. \(5\text{ m }40\text{ cm}\)
    3. \(2\text{ kg }500\text{ g}\)
    4. \(4\text{ lb }6\text{ oz}\)

    Problem 10: Hours, minutes, seconds

    Change each time to the smaller unit.

    1. \(2\text{ hr }30\text{ min}\)
    2. \(1\text{ hr }45\text{ min}\)
    3. \(3\text{ hr }10\text{ min}\)
    4. \(5\text{ min }20\text{ sec}\)

    Grade 4 Measurement Conversions Worksheet: problems 11–15

    Problem 11: Fractions of a unit

    Write each measurement in the smaller unit.

    1. \(\frac{1}{2}\text{ km}\)
    2. \(\frac{1}{4}\text{ kg}\)
    3. \(\frac{3}{4}\text{ hr}\)
    4. \(\frac{1}{2}\text{ L}\)
    5. \(\frac{1}{4}\text{ m}\)

    Problem 12: Compare measurements

    Compare. Write < , > , or = for each pair.

    1. \(3\text{ m}\ \_\_\ 290\text{ cm}\)
    2. \(2\text{ kg}\ \_\_\ 2{,}500\text{ g}\)
    3. \(5\text{ L}\ \_\_\ 5{,}000\text{ mL}\)
    4. \(2\text{ hr}\ \_\_\ 100\text{ min}\)

    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.

    4:004:104:204:304:404:505:005:105:20Start 4:15End 5:05
    Practice starts at 4:15 and ends at 5:05.

    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?

    123456789101112
    Jamal’s start time.

    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?

    0 mL500 mL1,000 mL1,500 mL2,000 mL
    The jug is filled to 1,250 mL.

    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?

    0 mL500 mL1,000 mL1,500 mL2,000 mL
    A full jug holds 2 L.

    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?

    Measurement Conversions and Word Problems: Grade 4 worksheet answer key

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