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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Conversion of Measurements
in Metric and English Systems
Mathematics – 7
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 2 – Module 2: Converting Measurements from One Unit to Another
First Edition, 2020

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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Conversion of Measurements
in Metric and English Systems
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Mathematics 7 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Converting

Measurements from One Units to Another!

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For the learner:

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 What I Need to Know
Good day, how are you? I hope you are safe and sound. How about we learn
something new today? Are you in for another mind-boggling challenge?
This module will help you find solutions on unit conversion which you may
encounter in real life. Sit back, relax and prepare yourself and materials. Let the
adventures begin.
After you go through the lessons, expect you will be able to:
1. convert measurement from one unit to another in both Metric and English
system;

What I Know
Before the challenges begin, find out how much you already know about the lesson
you will undertake. Answer the items below. Take note of the items that you were
not able to answer correctly and find the right answer as you go through this
module.
1. 15 km is equal to?
a. 8.27 mi c. 12.04 mi
b. 9.32 mi d. 6.45 mi

2. 90 inches is equal to?

a. 5.8 ft c. 5.7 ft
b. 8.5 ft d. 7.5 ft

3. 5.5 ft is equivalent to?

a. 50 inches c. 60 inches
b. 55 inches d. 66 inches
4. 55 yd is equal to?
a. 0.08 km c. 1 980 in
b. 50.5 m d. 168 ft
5. 3.2 mi is equal to?
a. 5263 yd c. 5531 yd

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 b. 5362 yd d. 5631 yd
6. 10 lb is closest to?
a. 4.58 kg c. 4.59 kg
b. 4.53 kg d. 4.60 kg

7. 5 g = ______ mg
a. 50 c. 1000
b. 500 d. 5000
8. 3.8 mm = ______ m
a. 0.0038 m c. 0.38 m
b. 0.038 m c. 38 m

9. 10.5 ha = _____ acre

a. 2.6 c. 26
b. 4.2 d. 42
10. How many hours are there in one week?
a. 120 hours c. 200 hours
b. 168 hours d. 218 hours
11. The equivalent of 348 grams in centigrams is?
a. 3.48 cg c. 34.8 cg
b. 348 cg d. 34 800 cg

12. The normal room temperature is 27℃ . What is its equivalent in ℉ ?

a. 518℉ c. 800.60℉
b. 80.60℉ d. 8060℉

13. Vani should spend 180 minutes in a remedial class. How many hours does
she need to complete the class?
a. 1.5 hour c. 4.5 hours
b. 3 hours d. 6 hours
14. Arrange the following from shortest to longest measure of time:
I. 1 day II. 25 hours III. 640 minutes IV. 2400
seconds

a. I-II-III-IV c. IV-III-I-II
b. IV-III-II-I d. I-II-IV-III
15. Convert 120 milliliters of alcohol into liters:
a. 0.012 L c. 1.2 L
b. 0.12 L d. 1.5 L

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Lesson
Converting Measurements from
1 One Unit to Another

What’s In

Hey there! If you are now at this level, it means that you are now one step
closer to understanding new concepts.
To begin with, you need to arm yourself with pieces of information you have
acquired from the previous lesson. Recall also the different units of measure and
when to use each one. The following idea may be of help:
*Length is measured in centimeters, meters, kilometers, feet and miles.
*Weight can be measured in grams, kilograms and pound.
*Capacity is measured in liters and gallons.
*Temperature is measured in Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.
*Time is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and
years.

Now, which unit of measure would you use to find the following?
1. length of a pencil
2. distance between two cities
3. Time it takes to write your name
4. Time it takes to complete a course in college
5. Weight of a sack of rice

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 What’s New
There you go! This is it. You are now equipped with necessary skills to face
upcoming challenges you may take. Take a breath and get ready to add something
up to your knowledge. Good Luck!

What’s the Pattern?

Hint:
shortest to longest
The lead researcher for the cure of covid-19 was x
murdered. All of his researches are kept intact in his mobile
phone. Unfortunately, we need to unlock the phone using the 1 2 3
correct pattern to open it. The screen displays the series of 1 meter 80 inches 3 yards

measurement under the number from 0 – 9.

4 5 6
If we are to draw the pattern base on the 60 dm 500 cm 1 km
0.004

measurements, what is sequence of the pattern? 7 8 9

23 ft 0.005 miles 9 000 mm

0 √
33 ft

What is It
To begin our lesson, you will understand that in some time we encounter
converting number from one unit to another unit. For instance, did it happen to
you that your teacher asked your height in centimeters but you only knew it by
feet? Or the nurse
asked for your weight in pounds but you only knew it by kilograms? This is where
you realize the importance of learning the concept of conversions.

To “convert” means to change number’s unit into another unit but the value
remains the same. There are many methods of converting measurements but we
will only focus with the easiest – dimensional analysis method

The dimensional analysis method involves multiplying a series of fraction

which is equal to the value of one.
For example, if you want to convert 6 feet to inches:

¿ ¿
6 ft x 12∈ By dimension analysis
1 ft
By multiplication and cancelling cm
= 6 x 12in
By simplification
= 72 in
Thus, 6 feet is 72 inches.

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Take this as the very important key to ponder:

Converting takes many forms, whether you convert time, length, width, distance, temperature, etc., the method we
will use is applicable to all except temperature. As long as you know the fraction to use, you can easily convert the
unit manually by dimensional analysis method. Although we have gadgets like mobile phones with application
that can easily converts units in just a blink of an eye, it is not right to rely on it all the time. Solving might be hard
and mind tiring for some, but it is a best way to upgrade our logical and critical thinking which you use to solve real
I know
life that everything seems blurring at this point of time for you.
problems.

Now, let us go through the following examples for you to understand more.
Converting Length
Length is the longer dimension of an object as opposed to its width.
1. Convert 40 cm to mm.
Solution: In the conversion table given at the back of this module,
0.001 m = 0.1cm. Thus,

0.001m By dimension analysis

40 cm x
0.1 cm

0.04 m By multiplication and cancelling cm

=
0.1
By simplification
= 0.4 m

2. Convert 1.4 km to mm.

Solution: in the conversion table given at the back of this module
1km = 1 000 000 mm, thus:

1000 000 mm By dimension analysis

1.4 km x
1 km
By multiplication and cancelling km
= 1.4 x 1 000 000 mm
= 1 400 000 mm By simplification

3. How many inches are in 1.6 miles?

Solution: in the conversion table given at the back of this module
1mi = 63 360 in, thus:

¿ ¿
1.6 mi x 63 360∈ By dimension analysis
1 mi
By multiplication and cancelling mi
= 1. 6 x 63 360 in
= 101 376 in By simplification

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Converting Mass and Weight
Mass is the measure of the amount of matter in an object; Weight is the
measure of how heavy an object is.
1. Convert 1.8 kg to mg.
Solution: in the conversion table given at the back of this module
1kg = 1 000 000 mg, thus:

1000 000 mg By dimension analysis

1.8 kg x
1 kg
By multiplication and cancelling kg
=1.4 x 1 000 000 mg
= 1 800 000 mg By simplification

2. What is 1.4 kg in mg
Solution: in the conversion table given at the back of this module
1kg = 1 000 000 mg, thus:

1000 000 mg By dimension analysis

1.4 kg x
1 kg
By multiplication and cancelling km
= 1.4 x 1 000 000 mg
= 1 400 000 mg By simplification

3. How many 2.5 kg in lb?

Solution: in the conversion table given at the back of this module
1kg is approximately 2.205 lb, thus:

2.205lb
= 2.5 kg x By dimension analysis
1 kg
= 5.5125 lb

Converting Volume
Volume is the amount of space in an object and expressed in cubic units
1. Convert 4.5 L to ml.
Solution: in the conversion table given at the back of this module
1 000 ml = 1 L, thus:

1000 ml
4.5 L x
1L By dimension analysis

= 4.5 x 1 000 ml
= 4 500 ml
2. Convert 3.5 cm³ to mm³.

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 Solution: in the conversion table given at the back of this module
1000 mm³ = 1 cm³, thus:

1000 mm ³ By dimension analysis

3.5 cm³ x
1 cm³
= 3 500 mm³
3. How many gallons are in 8 qt?
Solution: in the conversion table given at the back of this module
1gallon = 4 qt, thus:

1 gallon
8 qt x
4 qt
= 2 gallons

Converting Time
Time is the interval between two or more events.
1. Convert 200 days to hours.

24 hr
Solution: 200 days x
1 Day
= 200 x 24 hr
= 4 800 hr

2. Convert 1.5 hours to seconds.

60 min 60 sec
Solution : 1.5 hr x x
1 hr 1 min

= (1.5)(60)(60) sec
= 5 400 sec

Converting Temperature
Temperature is the measure of how hot and cold a substance is. To convert
temperature a formula must be used. Below are the formulas use to convert
temperature.

9 5
F= ℃ +32 C= (℉−32)
5 9
Let us convert temperature using the formulas.

1. Convert 25 ℃ to ℉ .

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(25) When simplified is equal to 45.
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F= ℃ +32
5

F=45+ 32
F=77
Thus 25 ℃ is equal to 77℉ .

1. Convert 59 ℉ to 25 ℃ .

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C= (℉−32)
9
5 Substitute 25 to℃
C= (59−32)
9
5
5 ( 27 )When simplify is equal to 15.
C= ( 27 ) 9
9
C=15

Thus 59℉ is equal to 15℃ .

Follow up:
If it happened that you still don’t understand any of these examples, please feel free to
contact your teacher at this number _________________. We, from the mathematics
teachers’ department will be happier to assist your learning process.

What’s More
This time, perform the following exercises to strengthen your skill in
converting.
Activity 1: My equivalent pair!
Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct number to make it equal.

1. 5.93 km = ______________m 6. 95 g = ______________kg

2. 75 cm = ______________mm 7. 4200 oz = ______________gr
3. 650 cm = ______________m 8. 150 000 mg = ______________kg
4. 850 m = ______________km 9. 400 oz = ______________lb
5. 282 in = ______________ft 10. 45 mg = ______________g

Activity2: Fill me up!

Direction: Convert the following temperatures.

1. 90 ℃ =_______________℉
2. 80 ℉ =_______________℃

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3. 120℃ =_______________℉
4. 130℉ =_______________℃
5. 70 ℃ =_______________℉

What I Have Learned

In this section, let us summarize what you have learned from this module.
Complete each statement below by filling out the blanks.
1. Volume is the amount of ______ in an object and expressed in ____________.
2. Mass is the ____________ of the amount of ____________ in an object
3. ____________ is the measure of how ____________ an object is.
4. The dimensional ____________ method involves multiplying a series of
____________. which is equal to the value of ____________.
5. ____________ is the measure of how ____________ or ____________ a substance is.

What I Can Do

This is it! Now that you have a deeper understanding of the topic, you are
then ready to do the task below.

Activity 3: Notice Me!

Directions: In your home, look around, cite an object and indicate its
measurement in the table below. Then, give its equivalent measurement by
converting it to another unit. Item number 1 is already given as an example for
you.

Object Length
1. a window curtain 3 m = 300 cm = 3000 mm
2. _______ = _______ = _______
Mass and weight
3. _______ = ________ = _______
4 _______ = _______ = _______

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 Temperature
5. _______= _______ = _______

Assessment

Hey! Finally, we are done in this module. So, for us to determine how much
you have gained from our lesson, please answer the following items. Select the best
answer from the given choices.
1. Convert 5.77 ft to inches
a. 57.7 inches c. 69.24 inches
b. 67.7 inches d. 79.24 inches
2. Convert 6 cups to mL
a. 143 mL c. 1240 mL
b. 430 mL d. 1422 mL

3. 3.15 km is equal to?

a. 1.96 mi c. 8.27 mi
b. 6.45 mi d. 9.32 mi
4. What is the equivalent of 10 lb?
a. 4.5 kg c. 5.5 kg
b. 5.3 kg d. 5.9 kg
5. 4.53 kg when converted to dag is equal to?
a. 45.3dag c. 653 dag
b. 453 dag d. 6.53 dag
6. Viel bought 550 g of flour for their baking activity. Convert the weight of the
flour into kilograms.
a. 0.55 kg c. 5.5 kg
b. 5 kg d. 55 kg
7. How many gallons are in 12.5 qt?
a. 3.125 qt c. 9.25 qt
b. 5.5 qt d. 10.5 qt
8. What is 3.5 cm³ to mm³?
a. 3.125 qt c. 9.25 qt
b. 5.5 qt d. 10.5 qt
9. Which of the following would make the statement equal: 5.8 mi = _______
a. 6.33 km c. 93.3 hm
b. 9.33 km d. both b and c
10.The equivalent of 458 grams in centigrams is?
a. 4.58 cg c. 45.8 cg
b. 458 cg d. 45 800 cg
11.The normal room temperature is 27℃ . What is its equivalent in ℉ ?

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 a. 518℉ c. 800.60℉
b. 80.60℉ d. 8060℉
12. Below are the distances travelled by the siblings who went on a road biking.
Determine the farthest:
a. 0.75 mi c. 750 yd
b. 1.5 km d. 1750 m
13. What is 45 ℃ when converted to ℉ ?
a. 81℉ c. 32 ℉
b. 113 ℉ d. 132 ℉
14. A girl carries her schoolbag weighing 2.48 kilograms. How much weight in
grams is she carrying?
a. 12.4 g c. 248 g
b. 124 g d. 2 480 g

15. A tank contains 15.6 liters of gasoline. How many cubic meters of
gasoline is in the tank?
a. 0.0156 cm3 c. 1.56 cm3
b. 0.156 cm3 d. 156 cm3

Additional Activities

Perhaps, you have now mastered converting measurements from unit to another.
To enrich your knowledge and skill on the lesson learned, convert the following by
using a series of fraction. Show your solutions.

1. 8 days = ______________seconds

2. 2.58 km = ________________inches

Arrange the following measurements from:

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1. shortest to longest
20 dm, 0.004 km, 39.37 in, 16.40 ft, 300cm

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

2. lightest to heaviest

1 000 g, 0.005 T, 300 dag, 8. 81lb, 2kg

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

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 Answer Key

What I Have Assessment What's More

Learned
A.
1. Volume is the amount of 1. c
space in an object and 2. d 1. 5 930 m
3. a
expressed in cubic units 2. 750 cm
4. a
5. b 3. 6.5 m
2. Mass is the measure of
the amount of matter in an 6. a 4. 0.85 km
object 7. a 5. 23.5 ft
8. a 6. 0.095 kg
3. Weight is the measure 9. b 7. 1 837 500 gr
of how heavy an object is. 10. d
11. b 8. 0.15 kg
4. The dimensional 12. d 9. 25 lb
analysis method involves 13. b 10. 0.01045 g
multiplying a series of 14. d B.
fraction which is equal to 15. a 1. 194℉
the value of one. 2. 26.66 ℃
5. Temperature is the 3. 248 ℉
4. 54.44 ℃

What I Know What I Do

1. b *Student’s answer may
2. d vary
3. d
4. b
5. d
6. b
7. d
8. a
9. c
10. b
11. d
12. b
13. b
14. c
15. b

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References
Aguiarlar, Isidro C., et. Al.(2013). Creative Mathematics 7. pp. 130 – 138. Quezon
City, Phillipines. MissionBook Publishing, Inc.

Orines, Fernando B. (2012). Next Century Mathematics 7. pp. 138 – 140. Quezon
City, Philippines. Phonex Publishing House, Inc.

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