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Understanding comparing measurements in different units

Comparing measurements in different units asks learners in Grades 3 to 5 to decide which of two amounts is larger when they are written in different units. The amounts cannot be compared directly, so learners first convert both to a common unit and then compare the plain numbers. This joins unit conversion to comparison and guards against being fooled by a big number in a small unit.

For example, to compare 1.2 m and 90 cm, change the metre to 120 cm; now 120 cm > 90 cm, so 1.2 m is longer. A common mistake is comparing the bare numbers, concluding 90 beats 1.2 without converting. Tip: before comparing, rewrite both measurements in the smaller unit so you are weighing like against like, then the larger number is genuinely the larger measurement — and keep the unit in your final answer.

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Which is larger: 2 lb or 19 oz?
Which is larger: 4 lb or 19 oz?
Which is larger: 3 lb or 24 oz?
Which is larger: 4 ft or 15 in?

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2 lb
4 lb
3 lb
4 ft

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Decide which of two measurements is larger by converting to a common unit. Show each calculation or explain how the diagram supports your answer.

Grade 3 Comparing measurements in different units Worksheets

Understanding comparing measurements in different units

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