Khan Academy: Unit Conversion: Unit Conversion With Fractions

Elevate young scientists' skills with unit conversion using the stair-step method. Detailed instructions and a neat stair-step diagram are on the first page. Four pages of practice problems follow, mostly with real-world applications....

This video focuses on an example of unit conversion using drug dosage. Sal, the all-knowing pre-algebra guide, uses a problem from a nursing class to show the process of unit conversion within an algebraic expression. This helpful video...

This video focuses on metric unit conversion. Sal introduces the necessary prefixes before launching into several mathematical examples. His easygoing manner and explanative annotations will undoubtedly help those who get a little stuck...

Khan Academy uses a word problem as the context for a problem in which an equivalent fraction must be determined. While Sal explains the process well, it may be confusing to some students. Teacher facilitation is recommended.

View footage of a teacher writing out the conversion formula on a whiteboard. There is no verbal explanation, just writing and some trendy background music. This might sound boring, but in fact, the teacher cleverly laces humor...

See if your mathematicians can go from miles to yards to feet and back again with unit conversions. This video introduces the topic of the customary units of length and common equivalents. The main rule is to multiply when making...

Students explore unit conversions within the metric system while watching a video overview.

Students explore conversions between metric units in this Khan Academy video lesson.

Students learn to solve perimeter problems that involve converting units within the same measurement system.

This video tutorial challenges students with application problems involving units of weight.