Grade: Grade 3 Subject: Mathematics Unit: Measurement Conversions SAT: ProblemSolving+DataAnalysis ACT: Math

Guided Practice: Measurement Conversions

Now it is time to practice what you have learned! In this lesson, you will work through measurement conversions step by step. We will guide you through each problem so you can build confidence and master these important skills.

Quick Reference Chart

Keep these conversions handy as you practice. You can always scroll back here if you need a reminder!

Key Conversions to Remember

12 inches = 1 foot
Length (US)
3 feet = 1 yard
Length (US)
100 cm = 1 meter
Length (Metric)
60 minutes = 1 hour
Time
24 hours = 1 day
Time
7 days = 1 week
Time
Remember: When converting from a SMALLER unit to a BIGGER unit, DIVIDE. When converting from a BIGGER unit to a SMALLER unit, MULTIPLY!

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Complete the practice problems below!

Guided Problem 1: Feet to Inches

Let's solve this together!

How many inches are in 4 feet?
1
Identify the conversion factor

How many inches are in 1 foot?

inches = 1 foot
2
Choose the operation

We are going from a BIGGER unit (feet) to a SMALLER unit (inches). Should we multiply or divide?

3
Calculate the answer

4 feet x 12 inches = ?

inches

Guided Problem 2: Minutes to Hours

Let's solve this together!

How many hours is 180 minutes?
1
Identify the conversion factor

How many minutes are in 1 hour?

minutes = 1 hour
2
Choose the operation

We are going from a SMALLER unit (minutes) to a BIGGER unit (hours). Should we multiply or divide?

3
Calculate the answer

180 minutes / 60 = ?

hours

Practice Problems

Now try these on your own! Use what you learned from the guided problems.

Problem 1

How many inches are in 3 feet?

Problem 2

How many feet are in 60 inches?

Problem 3

How many hours is 240 minutes?

Problem 4

How many minutes are in 2 hours?

Problem 5

How many yards are in 12 feet?

Problem 6

How many centimeters are in 3 meters?

Problem 7

How many days is 48 hours?

Problem 8

How many hours are in 3 days?

Check Your Understanding

When converting from feet to inches, should you multiply or divide?

When converting from minutes to hours, should you multiply or divide?

Great Work!

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Multiply

When going from big units to small units

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Divide

When going from small units to big units

12

Inches & Feet

12 inches = 1 foot

60

Minutes & Hours

60 minutes = 1 hour

Keep Practicing! The more you practice, the faster you will become at measurement conversions. Try the word problems lesson next to apply these skills to real-world situations!

Next Steps

  • Review any problems you got wrong and try to understand why
  • Practice conversions with objects around your home
  • Move on to the Word Problems lesson to see how conversions are used in real life