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Units of length (centimeters and meters)

Measure and compare in centimeters and meters, and learn the key fact: 100 cm = 1 meter.
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Practice Questions

  1. 4 m = ? cm
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    400 cm

  2. A rope is 300 cm long. How many meters is that? ? m
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    3 meters

  3. Which is longer? (A) 90 cm (B) 1 meter
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    (B) 1 meter

  4. 7 m = ? cm
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    700 cm

Quick Tip
Multiply meters by 100 to get centimeters. Divide centimeters by 100 to get meters.
Teacher Resources
Vocabulary
Convert: Change from one unit to another.
Units: Standard measures like cm or meters.
Common Mistakes
  • Thinking 1 meter = 10 cm or 1000 cm.
  • Forgetting to label units.
Differentiation
Extension Activities
  • Convert lengths to meters.
  • Convert lengths to cm.
  • Measure and convert.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to measure something in meters, then convert it to centimeters.

Learning Path
Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Converting meters to cmConverting cm to metersUnderstanding length units