Why is the metric system easier to convert?

Every step is a power of ten, so converting only moves the decimal point — no multiplying by 12, 16 or 5280.

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Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.

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Metric conversion worksheet generator

Metric conversions built on powers of ten. Students move the decimal point rather than memorising odd factors.

Metric Conversion

Name: Date:

1.
6.5 km = ___ m
2.
7.5 m = ___ cm
3.
17 km = ___ m
4.
39000 m = ___ km
5.
13 m = ___ cm
6.
32 m = ___ cm
7.
200 cm = ___ m
8.
2500 m = ___ km
9.
1900 cm = ___ m
10.
280 mm = ___ cm
11.
2900 cm = ___ m
12.
37 m = ___ cm
13.
6 m = ___ cm
14.
6.5 km = ___ m
15.
1800 cm = ___ m
16.
15.5 cm = ___ mm
17.
2.5 m = ___ cm
18.
15500 m = ___ km
19.
800 cm = ___ m
20.
18.5 km = ___ m

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Metric Conversion — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
6.5 km = ___ m
6500 m
2.
7.5 m = ___ cm
750 cm
3.
17 km = ___ m
17000 m
4.
39000 m = ___ km
39 km
5.
13 m = ___ cm
1300 cm
6.
32 m = ___ cm
3200 cm
7.
200 cm = ___ m
2 m
8.
2500 m = ___ km
2.5 km
9.
1900 cm = ___ m
19 m
10.
280 mm = ___ cm
28 cm
11.
2900 cm = ___ m
29 m
12.
37 m = ___ cm
3700 cm
13.
6 m = ___ cm
600 cm
14.
6.5 km = ___ m
6500 m
15.
1800 cm = ___ m
18 m
16.
15.5 cm = ___ mm
155 mm
17.
2.5 m = ___ cm
250 cm
18.
15500 m = ___ km
15.5 km
19.
800 cm = ___ m
8 m
20.
18.5 km = ___ m
18500 m

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the metric system easier to convert?: Every step is a power of ten, so converting only moves the decimal point — no multiplying by 12, 16 or 5280.
How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.