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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 (with a context) and mathematical (void of context) problems, using strategies such as reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations involving unit rate problems.

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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