Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Converting to the Metric System
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.
California State University
Csudh: Chemistry: Converting Distance
Convert distance measures between the English (inches, feet and yards) and metric (mm,cm,meters,km). It is intended to help with both your math skill and your understanding of the metric system.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Metrication in Canada
Outlines the reasons Canada converted to the metric system, the process through which this happened and the impact on various professions and industries.
California State University
Csudh: Chemistry: Converting Densities
An exercise in converting densities expressed in the metric system.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Metric Conversion at a Glance
This activity is designed to give students an easy way to convert one metric measurement to another rather than the traditional fraction approach. Students will learn common metric prefixes, kilo, hecto, deca, deci, centi, and milli and...
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Metric Conversion [Pdf]
This worksheet 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...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Metric Measurements: Units and Conversions
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.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: How to Convert Metric to Imperial
Simple steps and examples to help you convert metric measurements to Imperial units. Use a Metric - Imperial Conversion Chart as a reference.
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Metric Measures and Conversions
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...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Between Metric and Standard Systems
Explore how to convert between the standard and metric system, then check understanding with a quiz.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: English to Metric Conversion: Lesson 4
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."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Between Metric and Standard Systems
Explore how to convert between the metric and standard measurement systems. Take a quiz to assess learning.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Between Metric and Standard Systems
Explore how to convert between the metric and standard measurement systems. Assess knowledge with a quiz.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Kilograms and Grams Into Grams
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students practice converting kilograms and grams into just grams. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:45] and a set of...
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Measures
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...
Other
Interactive Units Converter
This site allows students to enter a measurement and it will convert it to other measurement systems.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Between Metric and Standard Systems: Lesson 3
This lesson demonstrates how to convert between the customary and metric systems. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Converting Between Metric and Standard Systems."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Between Metric and Standard Systems: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how to convert between the customary and metric systems. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Converting Between Metric and Standard Systems."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Units: Lesson 3
This lesson will describe how to convert from unit to another in the Metric System. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Converting Units."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Units: Lesson 5
This lesson will describe how to convert from unit to another in the Metric System. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Converting Units."
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Converting Between Measurement Systems
Given a real-world situation with measurements in either metric/SI or customary units, the student will solve a problem requiring them to convert from one system to the other.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Converting Units (Metrics)
In this exercise, students practice converting units (metrics). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Converting English Lengths
Practice converting lengths from one British unit to another. Use your calculator if you need to.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Converting English Mass Units
Practice converting mass from one British unit to another. Use your calculator if you need to.