Lesson 2: Use measurement tools to convert mixed number measurements to smaller units. — Practice Questions

1. 1. A board is $3 \frac{1}{2}$ feet long. How long is the board in inches? (1 foot = 12 inches) ___ inches.

2. 2. A recipe calls for $2 \frac{1}{4}$ gallons of water. How many quarts is this? (1 gallon = 4 quarts)

   • A. 8 quarts
   • B. 9 quarts
   • C. 10 quarts
   • D. 12 quarts

3. 3. A bag of apples weighs $2 \frac{1}{8}$ pounds. What is the weight in ounces? (1 pound = 16 ounces) ___ ounces.

4. 4. A movie is $1 \frac{2}{3}$ hours long. What is the movie's runtime in minutes?

   • A. 80 minutes
   • B. 90 minutes
   • C. 100 minutes
   • D. 120 minutes

5. 5. A piece of fabric is $4 \frac{2}{3}$ yards long. What is its length in feet? (1 yard = 3 feet) ___ feet.

6. 6. When using a double number line to convert $3 \frac{1}{2}$ pounds to ounces, where would you find the final answer?

   • A. On the top number line, at the mark for $3 \frac{1}{2}$.
   • B. On the bottom number line, corresponding to the $3 \frac{1}{2}$ mark on top.
   • C. On the bottom number line, at the mark for 16.
   • D. On the top number line, halfway between 3 and 4.

7. 7. A bookshelf is $2 \frac{3}{4}$ feet tall. How tall is the bookshelf in inches? (1 foot = 12 inches) ___ inches.

8. 8. A pumpkin weighs $1 \frac{1}{2}$ pounds. How many ounces does it weigh? (1 pound = 16 ounces)

   • A. 17 ounces
   • B. 20 ounces
   • C. 24 ounces
   • D. 32 ounces

9. 9. The train ride to the city takes $2 \frac{1}{5}$ hours. How many minutes is the ride? ___ minutes.