Metric Conversion Word Problems

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What is the metric unit for measuring length?

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The metric unit for measuring length is the meter (m).

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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Convert 1.5 meters to centimeters.

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1.5 meters is equal to 150 centimeters.

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What is the metric unit for measuring distance?

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The metric unit for measuring distance is the kilometer (km).

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How many meters are in a kilometer?

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There are 1000 meters in a kilometer.

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Convert 2 kilometers to meters.

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2 kilometers is equal to 2000 meters.

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What is the formula to convert centimeters to meters?

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To convert centimeters to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100.

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Convert 60 centimeters to meters.

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60 centimeters is equal to 0.6 meters.

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What is the relationship between kilometers and miles?

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1 kilometer is approximately equal to 0.621371 miles.

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Convert 5 kilometers to miles.

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5 kilometers is approximately equal to 3.1 miles.