Converting Measurements — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A carpenter has a board 8 feet long. He cuts off a piece 30 inches long. How many inches of board are left?
A) 66 inches
B) 56 inches
C) 76 inches
D) 62 inches
8 feet = 96 inches. 96 − 30 = 66 inches remaining.
2. Maria buys 3 gallons of juice for a party. She pours 5 quarts into a punch bowl. How many quarts does she have left?
A) 5 quarts
B) 9 quarts
C) 7 quarts
D) 3 quarts
3 gallons = 12 quarts. 12 − 5 = 7 quarts remaining.
3. One package weighs 4 pounds 6 ounces. A second weighs 2 pounds 12 ounces. What is their combined weight in ounces?
A) 98 ounces
B) 114 ounces
C) 96 ounces
D) 108 ounces
4 lb 6 oz = 70 oz. 2 lb 12 oz = 44 oz. Total = 70 + 44 = 114 ounces.
4. A relay race is 2 miles long. Each runner covers 1,320 feet. How many runners are on the team?
A) 6 runners
B) 10 runners
C) 8 runners
D) 4 runners
2 miles = 2 × 5,280 = 10,560 feet. 10,560 ÷ 1,320 = 8 runners.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. 3 yards 2 feet + 1 yard 2 feet = 5 yards 1 foot (write as: 5 y 1 f)
Add feet: 2+2=4 feet = 1 yard 1 foot. Add yards: 3+1+1=5 yards. Total: 5 yards 1 foot.
2. 5 gallons − 3 quarts = 17 quarts
5 gallons = 20 quarts. 20 − 3 = 17 quarts.
3. A recipe needs 6 cups of milk. That equals 3 pints.
1 pint = 2 cups. 6 ÷ 2 = 3 pints.
4. A truck carries 3 tons of gravel. That equals 6,000 pounds.
1 ton = 2,000 pounds. 3 × 2,000 = 6,000 pounds.
5. 72 inches + 4 feet = 10 feet
72 inches = 6 feet. 6 + 4 = 10 feet.