Converting Measurements: Time

The video tutorial explains the basic units of time: seconds, minutes, and hours. It covers how to convert between these units using division and multiplication, depending on whether you're moving from a smaller to a larger unit or vice versa. Several examples are provided, including converting seconds to minutes, minutes to seconds, minutes to hours, hours to minutes, seconds to hours, and hours to seconds. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these conversions in everyday life.

What is the basic rule when converting from a smaller unit of time to a larger unit?

• You add.

• You divide.

• You subtract.

• You multiply.

Curtis played basketball for 900 seconds. How many minutes did he play?

• 18 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 12 minutes

• 15 minutes

If a movie lasts 120 minutes, how many seconds is that?

• 7200 seconds

• 3600 seconds

• 6000 seconds

• 4800 seconds

An airplane flight took 210 minutes. How many hours is that?

• 3.5 hours

• 5 hours

• 4 hours

• 2 hours

Bella took a nap for 1/3 hour. How many minutes did she nap?

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 25 minutes

Vanessa studied for 7200 seconds. How many hours did she study?

• 2.5 hours

• 2 hours

• 1.5 hours

• 1 hour

Lucas and Charlie spent 5 hours at the amusement park. How many seconds is that?

• 12000 seconds

• 21000 seconds

• 15000 seconds

• 18000 seconds