Converting Between Measurement Systems

T.i.P.S.

Students should use their previous knowledge of converting within measurement systems using proportions and unit rates. Conversions include both customary and metric systems involving length, mass, capacity when given the relationship between the two units. A ratio can be used to compare the measures of two different units, such as inches per foot, milliliters per liter and centimeters per inch. Students use ratios as conversion factors and the identity property for multiplication to convert ratio units.

Example

Marissa signs up to run the Fun Run 45k. If 1 km = 0.6 miles, how many miles can Marissa expect to run?

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Possible Solution

TEKS

Supporting Standard

7.4 Proportionality. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and solve problems involving proportional relationships. The student is expected to:

(E) convert between measurement systems, including the use of proportions and the use of unit rates

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