Measuring Weight Worksheet
Grade 5 Math worksheet focusing on measuring weight, converting units, and solving word problems related to mass.
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Measuring Weight
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work when necessary.
Fill in the blank with the correct unit conversion.
1. 1 kilogram (kg) = grams (g)
2. 1 pound (lb) = ounces (oz)
3. 1 ton (T) = pounds (lb)
4. To convert grams to kilograms, you by 1000.
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the weight of each object.
5. What unit would you use to measure the weight of a feather?
tons
kilograms
grams
pounds
6. What unit would you use to measure the weight of an adult elephant?
ounces
grams
pounds
tons
Solve the following word problems. Show your work.
7. A bag of apples weighs 3 pounds. If there are 8 apples in the bag, and they are all approximately the same weight, how many ounces does each apple weigh? (1 pound = 16 ounces)
8. Sarah bought a watermelon that weighs 4,500 grams. How many kilograms does the watermelon weigh?
Determine if the following statements are true or false.
9. A small car typically weighs less than 1 ton.
True
False
10. 2,000 grams is equal to 2 kilograms.
True
False
11. Look at the spring scale below. What weight does it show?
