This lesson demonstrates how to convert units within the metric systems. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Converting Metric Units."

Metric Conversions offers online calculators for making conversions, downloadable tables in many types of metric conversion (pdf format), and free conversion tools to put onto your website or dynamic pages.

A huge collection of teacher resources to aide in the teaching of all types of metric measurement: length, distance, mass, weight, capacity, and volume. Activities include measuring, estimating, converting, investigating, and finding...

An introduction to the metric system and converting to the metric system. Provides a table of common conversions and steps for converting a cookie recipe to the metric system.

This lesson plan familiarizes students in grades 4-6 with using the metric system and performing conversions.

The U.S. Metric Association offers important dates in the history of the metric system of measurement, including the fact that Thomas Jefferson proposed a decimal-based measurement system for the United States in 1790. Site includes...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will know: Customary and Linear Measurement Vocabulary, How to use the conversion table for customary and metric units of length to convert units of measurement, How to add and subtract units...

A video lesson on completing metric conversions. Understand how to read a table that contains metric to metric conversion factors. Also see several examples of how to compute conversions. [6:31]

A number line showing the conversion of Imperial units to Metric units.

This activity is designed for Grade 7 students. The students are expected to: i. understand both metric and customary systems of measurement ii. understand relationships among units and convert from one unit to another within the same...

Test your knowledge at metric conversion by answering 30 questions on distance, length, volume, and weight.

The Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides an interesting and easy-to-use dictionary of the history and meaning of many measurement terms. Metric, International, and...

Discusses how the metric system of measurement was developed and provides tables of unit conversions within the metric system, within the Imperial system, and between the two systems.

Do you need a quick conversion from metric units to imperial units or just the reverse? Use this resource for conversions of length, weight, pressure, and volume.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length and round to a given place value.

This site offers free multiple choice quizzes for mastering measurement conversions. Metric and customary systems are both included.

Solve word problems that involve converting between metric measures of distance, volume, and mass, as well as measures of time. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...

The rules of the metric system - specifically how to convert from one measurement to another - are reviewed here. A nice table is provided as a tool for students who are just learning this concept to use. Several practice problems are...

This lesson shows how to convert between English to metric units for different derived units. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "English to Metric Conversion."

Convert between metric measures of distance, volume, and mass. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

This presentation explains conversion of units in the metric system, and gives some examples for understanding.

This lesson shows how to convert between metric to metric units for different derived units. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Metric to Metric Conversion."

[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about making conversions between different types of units by negotiating with a trader at the crossroads. Practice exchanges with different measurement and currency systems in a simulation....

Learn the units of volume measurement. Page includes a conversion calculator, information about the metric system, and numerous links to other relevant material.