Unit Conversions in 6th Grade Math

The video tutorial covers the basics of converting units within the metric and customary systems. It explains the use of proportions and unit rates, providing examples for both systems. The metric system section includes mnemonic aids and decimal point movement for conversions. The customary system section focuses on using unit rates and reference charts for conversions. The tutorial concludes with mixed conversion problems, demonstrating practical applications of the concepts.

Which mnemonic is used to remember the metric system?

• King Henry Drinks Milk

• King Henry Drinks Chocolate Milk

• King Henry Doesn't Drink Milk

• King Henry Doesn't Usually Drink Chocolate Milk

If you are converting from deci to centi in the metric system, what operation do you perform?

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 10

How many meters are equivalent to 35 centimeters?

• 0.35 meters

• 0.035 meters

• 3.05 meters

• 3.5 meters

What is a unit rate?

• A ratio comparing two different units

• A ratio comparing a quantity with one unit to another quantity

• A ratio comparing a quantity with one unit to the same quantity

• A ratio comparing a quantity with two units to another quantity

How many inches are there in 4 feet?

• 48 inches

• 24 inches

• 36 inches

• 12 inches

How many pints are equivalent to 12 cups?

• 4 pints

• 6 pints

• 10 pints

• 8 pints

Convert 45 grams to kilograms.

• 0.045 kilograms

• 0.45 kilograms

• 4.5 kilograms

• 0.0045 kilograms

Isabelle ran a total of 31 kilometers. How many meters did she run?

• 31,000 meters

• 3,100 meters

• 310 meters

• 31 meters

How many quarts are there in 4 gallons?

• 20 quarts

• 8 quarts

• 16 quarts

• 12 quarts

Convert 12 yards to inches.

• 288 inches

• 144 inches

• 432 inches

• 36 inches