Worked Example 1
Feet and Inches
3 feet 8 inches = ___ inches
- 11 foot = 12 inches, so 3 feet = 3 × 12 = 36 inches.
- 2Add the extra 8 inches: 36 + 8 = 44.
Answer: 44 inches
Florida Grade 5 Math · Measurement
MA.5.M.1.1: Converting measurement units
What this Grade 5 benchmark means, worked examples, common mistakes, and a free printable worksheet.
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What Is Benchmark MA.5.M.1.1?
In Grade 5, students solve multi-step real-world problems that convert units within the same system, such as feet to inches, kilograms to grams, or hours to minutes.
The key idea: converting to a smaller unit gives a bigger number (multiply); converting to a larger unit gives a smaller number (divide).
Official benchmarkSolve multi-step real-world problems that involve converting measurement units to equivalent measurements within a single system of measurement.
On the FAST test: part of the Grade 5 reporting category Geometric Reasoning, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability, which is about 23–29% of the test.
Worked Examples
Worked Example 2
A Multi-Step Problem
A ribbon is 4 yards long. It is cut into 6 equal pieces. How many feet long is each piece?
- 1Convert: 4 yards = 4 × 3 = 12 feet.
- 2Divide: 12 ÷ 6 = 2 feet.
Answer: 2 feet
Common Mistakes to Watch For
Dividing when you should multiply
Wrong:5 feet = 512 inches
Inches are smaller than feet, so there are more of them: 5 × 12 = 60 inches.
Using 100 for time
Wrong:4 hours 15 minutes = 415 minutes
An hour has 60 minutes: 4 × 60 + 15 = 255 minutes.
Helpful Math Tip
Ask "is the new unit bigger or smaller?" Smaller units → more of them → multiply. Bigger units → fewer of them → divide.
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