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3.07 Converting units

Interactive practice questions

The ratio of miles to kilometers is $1:1.6$1:1.6. Use this fact to complete the workings below for finding out how many kilometers are equal to $2$2 miles.

    $1$1 : $1.6$1.6    
× $\editable{}$       × $2$2
    $\editable{}$ : $\editable{}$    
Easy
< 1min

The ratio of ounces to grams is $1:28$1:28. Use this fact to complete the workings below for finding out how many grams are equal to $4$4 ounces.

Easy
< 1min

The ratio of kilograms to pounds is $1:2.2$1:2.2. Use this fact to complete the workings below for finding out how many pounds are equal to $10$10 kilograms.

Easy
< 1min

The ratio of pounds to kilograms is $1:2.2$1:2.2. Use this fact to complete the workings below for finding out how many kilograms are equal to $20$20 pounds.

Medium
< 1min
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Outcomes

6.RP.3

Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g. By reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.

6.RP.3.d

Use ratio reasoning to convert measurement units; manipulate and transform units appropriately when multiplying or dividing quantities.

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