Converting Units of Length (Metric) for 4th Grade
This lesson covers converting units of length for fourth-grade math. Use the examples and practice below to build confidence and skill.
DETAILED EXPLANATION
Metric units of length include millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), meters (m), kilometers (km). 10 mm = 1 cm; 100 cm = 1 m; 1,000 m = 1 km.
WORKED EXAMPLES WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS
Example 1
How many centimeters are in 2 meters?
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Solutions:
Step 1: Apply the concept from the lesson above.
Step 2: Carry out the operation or reasoning.
Answer: 2 m × 100 cm/m = 200 cm.
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