Grade 6 Metric Measurement Worksheet

Metric Measurement Practice

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work where applicable.

1. The basic unit of length in the metric system is the  .

2. There are 1,000   in 1 liter.

3. To convert centimeters to meters, you need to   by 100.

4. A typical pencil is about   centimeters long.

5. Which unit would you use to measure the mass of an apple?

6. How many millimeters are in 3.5 centimeters?

7. A recipe calls for 250 milliliters of milk. If you want to double the recipe, how many liters of milk will you need?

8. Look at the ruler below. What is the length of the object shown in centimeters?

9. A kilometer is shorter than a meter.

Match the measurement with the appropriate unit.