Measuring Length in Centimetres and Metres

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Remember: 1 metre (m) = 100 centimetres (cm)

Part A: Converting Measurements

1. 2 metres = __________ centimetres

2. 500 centimetres = __________ metres

3. 3 metres 50 centimetres = __________ centimetres

4. 250 centimetres = __________ metres __________ centimetres

5. 4.5 metres = __________ centimetres

6. 800 centimetres = __________ metres

Part B: Choosing the Right Unit

Circle whether you would use centimetres (cm) or metres (m) to measure each item:

1. The length of your pencil: cm / m

2. The height of your classroom door: cm / m

3. The width of your desk: cm / m

4. The length of a playground: cm / m

5. The height of a water bottle: cm / m

Part C: Estimating and Measuring

Find these objects in your classroom. Estimate first, then measure with a ruler or metre stick.

Object Estimate Actual Measurement
Your reading book _______ cm _______ cm
Your desk (length) _______ cm _______ cm
Classroom whiteboard _______ m _______ m
Your shoe _______ cm _______ cm

Part D: Word Problems

1. Sarah's ribbon is 2 metres 35 centimetres long. How many centimetres is that in total?

Answer: __________________

2. A piece of rope is 450 centimetres long. Express this length in metres and centimetres.

Answer: __________________

3. Tom walks 3 metres forward and then 150 centimetres backward. How far is he from where he started? (Give your answer in centimetres.)

Answer: __________________