Measurement Conversions — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. How many inches are in 3 yards?
A) 36
B) 72
C) 108
D) 144
1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches. 3 yards × 36 in/yd = 108 inches.
2. A fish tank holds 5 gallons. How many quarts is that?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
1 gallon = 4 quarts. 5 × 4 = 20 quarts.
3. Which is equal to 4,500 meters?
A) 4 km 50 m
B) 4 km 500 m
C) 45 km
D) 450 km
4,500 m = 4,000 m + 500 m = 4 km 500 m.
4. How many ounces are in 2 pounds 8 ounces?
A) 24
B) 32
C) 36
D) 40
2 pounds = 32 ounces. 32 + 8 = 40 ounces.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. 2 miles = 3520 yards
1 mile = 1,760 yards. 2 × 1,760 = 3,520 yards.
2. A recipe calls for 3 quarts of water. That equals 12 cups.
1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups. 3 quarts × 4 cups/quart = 12 cups.
3. 6,500 mL = 6 L and 500 mL. The whole liters equal 6
6,500 mL = 6 L and 500 mL. Whole liters = 6.
4. 10 feet 6 inches = 126 inches total
10 feet = 120 inches. 120 + 6 = 126 inches.
5. 15 km = 15000 meters
1 km = 1,000 m. 15 × 1,000 = 15,000 m.