Year 5 in England

4th grade measurement

9 4th grade measurement skills, each with a worked example, free practice that checks every answer, and a printable worksheet. Start with a mixed review, or jump to the skill you need.

Mixed review

Ten questions drawn from every skill below.

Print a review worksheet Riddle puzzle on screen Bingo

Convert units of length, mass, capacity and time

CCSS 4.MD.A.1CCSS 4.MD.A.2England: Y4 MeasurementEngland: Y5 Measurement

Example

11 pounds = how many ounces?

11 × 16 = 176

Answer: 176

Builds on: Mass and capacity, Multiply by a one-digit number

Leads to: Convert metric units with decimals, Convert metric lengths: km, m, cm and mm

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

12-hour and 24-hour clock

England: Y4 MeasurementEngland: Y5 Measurement

Example

Write 3:30 p.m. using the 24-hour clock. Type it like 14:05.

3 + 12 = 15
15:30

Answer: 15:30

Builds on: Tell time to five minutes

Leads to: Timetables and time problems, 24-hour times and durations, including overnight, Read bus and train timetables

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

Convert metric lengths: km, m, cm and mm

CCSS 4.MD.A.1England: Y5 Measurement

Example

Write 3 km 822 m in metres.

3 × 1000 + 822 = 3822
3822 m

Answer: 3822

Builds on: Millimetres, centimetres and metres, Convert units of length, mass, capacity and time

Leads to: Approximate conversions between miles and kilometres

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

Convert kilograms and grams, litres and millilitres

CCSS 4.MD.A.1CCSS 4.MD.A.2England: Y5 Measurement

Example

Write 9 l 792 ml in millilitres.

9 × 1000 + 792 = 9792

Answer: 9792

Builds on: Grams and kilograms problems, Litres and millilitres problems

Leads to: Multi-step problems converting metric units

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

US customary length: inches, feet, yards and miles

CCSS 4.MD.A.1

Example

(US units) 4 feet = ? inches

4 feet = 48 inches

Answer: 48

Builds on: Measure in cm, m, inches and feet

Leads to: US customary weight and capacity: ounces, pounds, cups, pints, quarts, gallons

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

US customary weight and capacity: ounces, pounds, cups, pints, quarts, gallons

CCSS 4.MD.A.1CCSS 4.MD.A.2

Example

(US units) 9 pounds = ? ounces

9 × 16 = 144

Answer: 144

Builds on: US customary length: inches, feet, yards and miles

Leads to: Multi-step problems with US customary units

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

Convert between units of time

CCSS 4.MD.A.1England: Y4 MeasurementEngland: Y5 Measurement

Example

How many minutes are in 1 h 14 min?

1 × 60 + 14 = 74

Answer: 74

Builds on: Seconds, minutes, hours, days, months and years

Leads to: Elapsed time in hours and minutes, including across noon

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

Elapsed time in hours and minutes, including across noon

CCSS 4.MD.A.2England: Y5 Measurement

Example

How many minutes long is a day trip that starts at 8:18 a.m. and ends at 10:02 a.m.?

It lasts 1 h 44 min.
1 × 60 + 44 = 104

Answer: 104

Builds on: Find start and end times, Convert between units of time

Leads to: 24-hour times and durations, including overnight

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

Money problems with several steps

CCSS 4.MD.A.2England: Y5 Measurement

Example

Ava buys 3 notebooks at $5.10 each and a ruler for $1.30. Ava pays with $20. How much change does Ava get?

3 × $5.10 = $15.30
$15.30 + $1.30 = $16.60
$20 − $16.60 = $3.40

Answer: 3.4

Builds on: Add money and give change, Money as decimals: pounds and pence, dollars and cents

Leads to: Compare prices to find the better buy

Print a worksheet ✏️ Write on screen Flashcards

Keep exploring

4th grade topic pages

More for 4th grade

Hands-on math tools

Math in other grades

Math, English and science that click.