Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Convert between customary and metric systems

Convert between customary and metric systems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the appropriate conversion factor between common customary and metric units (e.g., inches to centimeters, pounds to kilograms) with 80% accuracy on a written quiz.
  • Apply conversion factors to solve real-world problems involving conversions between customary and metric units, showing all work, and achieving a score of 70% or higher on a problem-solving worksheet.
  • Explain the process of converting between customary and metric units in a written paragraph, using accurate mathematical vocabulary, demonstrating understanding of the relationship between the two systems.
  • Solve multi-step conversion problems involving both customary and metric units, achieving 75% accuracy on a graded assignment.

Tutorial Preview

1

Convert 5 inches to centimeters.

2

Convert 2 kilograms to pounds.

3

Convert 3 gallons to liters.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Convert 10 inches to centimeters. (1 in ≈ 2.54 cm)
0.2.54 cm
1.25.4 cm
2.254 cm
3.0.254 cm
Easy
A baby weighs 4 kilograms. How many pounds is that? (1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs)
0.4.2 lbs
1.8.8 lbs
2.1.8 lbs
3.4.4 lbs
Easy
How many liters are in 2 gallons? (1 gal ≈ 3.79 L)
0.7.58 L
1.5.79 L
2.1.89 L
3.3.79 L

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Convert between customary and metric systems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Convert between customary and metric systems?

You'll be able to: Identify the appropriate conversion factor between common customary and metric units (e.g., inches to centimeters, pounds to kilograms) with 80% accuracy on a written quiz; Apply conversion factors to solve real-world problems….

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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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