Convert Measures and Word Problems

Videos, examples, solutions, and lessons to help Grade 5 students learn how to convert measures involving whole numbers, and solve multi-step word problems.

Common Core Standards: 5.NBT.7, 5.NF.4a, 5.NF.6, 5.MD.1, 5.NF.4b

New York State Common Core Math Grade 5, Module 4, Lesson 19

Worksheets for Grade 5

Lesson 19 problem Set

1. Convert. Express your answer as a mixed number if possible.
   c. 7 in = ________ ft
   d. 13 in = _________ft
   e. 5 oz = ________ lb
   f. 18 oz = _________lb
2. Regina buys 24 inches of trim for a craft project.
   a. What fraction of a yard does Regina buy?
   b. If a whole yard of trim costs $6, how much did Regina pay?
3. At Yo-Yo Yogurt, the scale says that Sara has 8 oz of vanilla yogurt in her cup. Her father’s yogurt weighs 11 oz. How many pounds of frozen yogurt did they buy altogether? Express your answer as a mixed number.
4. Pheng-Xu drinks 1 cup of milk every day for lunch. How many gallons of milk does he drink in 2 weeks?

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Lesson 19 Homework

This video shows how to convert measurements with whole numbers. Tape diagrams are used to model the conversions and show the value of individual units.

1. Convert. Express your answer as a mixed number if possible.
   c. 5 in = ________ ft
   e. 7 oz = ________ lb

2. Marty buys 12 oz of granola.
   a. What fraction of a pound of granola did Marty buy?
   b. If a whole pound of granola costs $4, how much did Marty pay?

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Lesson 19 Homework

1. Convert. Express your answer as a mixed number if possible.
   b. 6 ft = ______yd
   c. 5 in = ________ ft
   d. 14 in = ______ ft
   e. 7 oz = ________ lb
   f. 20 oz = _________lb
   g. 1 pt = ________ qt
   h. 4 pt = __________qt

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Lesson 19 Homework

2. Marty buys 12 oz of granola.
   a. What fraction of a pound of granola did Marty buy?
   b. If a whole pound of granola costs $4, how much did Marty pay?
3. Sara and her dad visit Yo-Yo Yogurt again. This time, the scale says that Sara has 14 oz of vanilla yogurt in her cup. Her father’s yogurt weighs half as much. How many pounds of frozen yogurt did they buy altogether on this visit? Express your answer as a mixed number.
4. An art teacher uses 1 quart of blue paint each month. In one year, how many gallons of paint will she use?

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