5th Grade Converting Measurement Units Test with Answer Key (Free PDF)
This 5th grade measurement conversions test covers converting measurement units (Common Core 5.MD.A.1), with a free PDF to print.
Key takeaway: This test helps fifth grade students show that they can convert units of length, capacity, weight, and mass in both systems and solve problems with the results.
- Topic: Converting Measurement Units (5th grade)
- Content: 9 questions with point values, about 45 minutes
- Standards: 5.MD.A.1
- Answers: On a separate page, so you can try every worksheet problem first
- Format: Free printable PDF, US Letter, black and white
This test helps fifth grade students show that they can convert units of length, capacity, weight, and mass in both systems and solve problems with the results. Also, it is worth 20 points and takes 45 minutes.
The nine questions begin with customary and metric conversions, then use a water cooler diagram and compare measurements. Then, later questions convert a ribbon length, use bananas, add a bike ride, scale a pancake recipe, and use pet food. Also, show every conversion and write units with each answer for full credit.
This 45-minute test checks conversions of customary and metric units (5.MD.A.1) and multistep word problems. There are 9 questions worth 20 points. Show every conversion, and write the unit with each answer.
Time and points
- Grade: Grade 5
- Chapter: Converting Measurement Units
- Standards: 5.MD.A.1
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points
5th grade measurement conversions test: questions
1 – Customary conversions [2 pts]
Answer each part.
- \(6\text{ yd}\) = \(\text{ ? }\text{ ft}\) (1 point)
- \(64\text{ oz}\) = \(\text{ ? }\text{ lb}\) (1 point)
2 – Metric conversions [2 pts]
Answer each part.
- \(5\text{ L}\) = \(\text{ ? }\text{ mL}\) (1 point)
- \(3,200\text{ g}\) = \(\text{ ? }\text{ kg}\) (1 point)
3 – Cups in a tank [2 pts]
Then, solve. A water cooler holds 3 gallons, as shown. How many cups of water does it hold?
4 – Compare measurements [2 pts]
Now, write >, < or = in each blank.
- \(5\text{ ft}\) ____ \(58\text{ in}\) (1 point)
- \(2\text{ kg}\) ____ \(2{,}500\text{ g}\) (1 point)
5 – Ribbon length [2 pts]
Also, solve. A ribbon is 40 inches long. Write its length in feet and inches.
6 – Bananas at the market [2 pts]
First, solve. Mei buys 2.5 kilograms of bananas. She uses 750 grams for muffins. How many grams are left?
7 – Bike ride [2 pts]
Next, solve. Priya rides her bike 3 miles in the morning and 7,920 feet in the afternoon. How many miles does she ride in all?
8 – Milk for pancakes [3 pts]
Then, solve. A pancake recipe needs 3 cups of milk per batch. Sofia makes 4 batches.
- How many cups of milk does she need? (1 point)
- How many pints is that? (1 point)
- She buys 1-quart cartons. What is the least number of cartons she needs? (1 point)
Question 9 and after
9 – Pet food [3 pts]
Now, solve. A bag of dog food weighs 2 pounds 4 ounces, as shown. Jamal feeds his dog 6 ounces each day for 5 days.
- How many ounces are in the full bag? (1 point)
- Also, how many ounces does the dog eat in 5 days? (1 point)
- How many ounces are left? (1 point)
Key facts behind this 5th grade measurement conversions test
- Customary length: 12 in = 1 ft, 3 ft = 1 yd, 5,280 ft = 1 mi.
- Customary capacity: 2 c = 1 pt, 2 pt = 1 qt, 4 qt = 1 gal.
- Weight: 16 oz = 1 lb and 2,000 lb = 1 ton.
- Metric units use powers of 10: 100 cm = 1 m, 1,000 m = 1 km, 1,000 mL = 1 L.
- Convert to the same unit first when a problem has several steps.
Common mistakes with this 5th grade measurement conversions test
- Students compare measurements in different units. Convert both to the same unit first. Slow down at that step and check it twice.
- Students forget to multiply by the number of batches. Also, find the amount per batch and multiply. Slow down at that step and check it twice.
- Students add miles and feet without converting. Instead, change both to the same unit before adding. Slow down at that step and check it twice.
- Students write an answer without units. Also, include units in every answer. Slow down at that step and check it twice.
Test-taking strategy
- Write the conversion fact beside each problem. Also, it keeps you on track and shows your thinking. Repeat this habit on every problem for the best results.
- Convert everything to one unit before you add or compare. Then, whole numbers are easier than mixed units.
- Parents can help the night before by asking the child to convert amounts in a recipe. Repeat this habit on every problem for the best results.
Download the 5th grade measurement conversions test as a PDF with the button below and keep it with your notes.
5th grade measurement conversions test: frequently asked questions
Do I need to memorize the facts for the test?
Yes, fifth grade tests usually expect you to know common facts, such as 12 inches in a foot, 2 cups in a pint, and 1,000 grams in a kilogram. Also, if a fact is given, use it.
How do I write a length in feet and inches?
Divide the inches by 12. The quotient is the feet, and the remainder is the inches. For 50 inches, the quotient is 4 and the remainder is 2, so the length is 4 feet 2 inches.
How do I convert feet to miles?
Divide the number of feet by 5,280. For 10,560 feet, the quotient is 2, so the distance is 2 miles. For a part of a mile, write the answer as a fraction or a decimal.
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