Mathematics 7

Quarter 2
Self-Learning Module 1
Approximating and Converting Measures of
Quantities Particularly Length, Weight, and Area
Mathematics Grade 7
Quarter 2 – Self-Learning Module 1: Approximating and Converting Measures of
Quantities Particularly Length, Weight, and Area
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 Mathematics 7
Quarter 2
Self-Learning Module 1
Approximating and Converting
Measures of Quantities Particularly
Length, Weight, and Area
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 7 Self-Learning Module on Approximating

and Converting Measures of Quantities Particularly Length, Weight, and Area!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This self-learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the self-learning module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this self-
learning module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and
assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the self-learning module.
 For the Learner:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 7 Self-Learning Module on Approximating

and Converting Measures of Quantities Particularly Length, Weight, and Area!

This self-learning module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being
an active learner.

This self-learning module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS
1. Approximate and convert the measures of quantities particularly length,
mass/weight, and area under metric and English systems.
2. Solve real-life problems involving conversion of units of measurements.

PRETEST

Directions: Read, analyze, and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answer in your notebook.
1. Approximately, how heavy is the usual newborn baby?
A. 9 kg B. 9 lb. C. 9 g D. 9 oz.
2. Convert: 89.25 cm = ___________km
A. 8 925 000 B. 8 925 C. 0.8925 D. 0.0008925
3. The heaviest woman ever, according to Guinness World Record, was Rosalie
Bradford. She recorded a peak weight of 1 200 pounds. How heavy was she in
terms of ounce?
A. 540 B. 2 640 C. 19 200 D. 33 600
4. A typical rectangular book measures 10 inches long and 8 inches wide. How many
square centimeters does its area measure? Note that area of rectangle = length x
width
A. 516.13 B. 203.2 C. 80 D. 31.5
5. Gloria bought 8 packs of 250 grams of sugar. How much did she pay if a kilogram
cost 48 pesos?
A. ₱ 48.00 B. ₱ 96.00 C. ₱ 384.00 D. ₱ 1200.00

RECAP

Direction: Round each number to the nearest underlined place.

1. 45.75699
2. 0.2821
3. 723
4. 347 982 000
5. 2 801 354 000

Whenever we round off a certain number, we don’t mean to omit digits

insignificantly. Instead, we give an approximated quantity to analyze on specially
when the value is too large or too small. This idea has something to do with our very
first lesson for the quarter-approximating measures of quantities.
 LESSON

In this self-learning module lesson, we will be exploring how to approximate

measures of quantities where units of measurements are involved.

The units of measurements together with the different instruments we are

using at present generally got evolved from the ancient times. Most of the body parts,
behavior of animals, movement of celestial bodies and the nature served as the
devices used before. In which, these devices served as the springboard to the
instrument makers in inventing instruments for measurement that we are now
using. If you are interested to know more about the history of measurement, try to
search the web or try to visit this link:
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ac07.
Before we estimate quantities of different things, let us study first the common
units of measurement and their relationship from one to another.
The Metric Prefixes
The inconsistencies of measures of quantities in the past time gave the
instrument makers and scientists to develop devices with standard units. Let us
familiarize ourselves with the different prefixes used in Metric System as illustrated
in the table.
Prefix Symbol Multiple
exa- E 1 000 000 000 000 000 000
peta- P 1 000 000 000 000 000
tera- T 1 000 000 000 000
giga- G 1 000 000 000
mega- M 1 000 000
kilo- k 1 000
hecto- h 100
deka- da 10
deci- d 0.1
centi- c 0.01
milli- m 0.001
micro- µ 0.000001
nano- n 0.000000001
pico- d 0.000000000001
femto- c 0.000000000000001
atto- m 0.0000000000000000001
zepto- z 0.000000000000000000001
yocto- y 0.000000000000000000000001
You might be scratching your head and saying, “familiarizing all of these
prefixes with unfamiliar multiples?” I feel you my dear! This self-learning module and
on our succeeding lessons about Grade 7 measurements, limit to only 6 prefixes.
That is why I highlighted the prefixes intended for a beginner like you at a young age.
That, from these common prefixes, we could be able to give interpretation of
different terms in measurement by affixing each to a basic unit.
Approximating Length
Length is the most necessary measurement in everyday life and meter is its
fundamental unit of measure. The table shows the relationship between meter and
other units of length in metric system.

Unit Symbol Multiple of 1 meter

1 kilometer km 1 000
1 hectometer hm 100
1 dekameter dam 10
1 meter m 1
1 decimeter dm 0.1
1 centimeter cm 0.01
1 millimeter mm 0.001
Do you have a ruler, meter stick, tape measure or any measuring instrument
for length at home? Take them so you can visualize then analyze the above units.
One (1) meter stick measures 1 meter (that’s why it is called meter stick). Got it? If
not, try to lay 3 pieces and one-fourth of a 1-foot ruler. Or do you have a 40-inch TV?
Those are approximately 1 meter each.
Let’s continue with a kilometer. The prefix kilo-, indicates 1000. So,
1kilometer (km) is 1000 meters. Also, since hecto- means 100, 1 hectometer is 100
meters. And so, does 1 dekameter as 10 meters.
The units below the meter on the table show what comprise a meter. Just
think of this. Divide the whole meter into 10 equal parts, then each part is 1
decimeter. So, it follows that 10 decimeters are 1 meter. Similarly, divide the whole
meter in 100 equal parts, then each part is 1 centimeter or also means 1 meter
consists of 100 centimeters. Lastly, following the same for millimeter, each part of
the meter which is divided equally by 1000 is 1 millimeter.
The above discussion focused on metric units of measure for length. Other
unit we are using are under English system. Some customary units for length are
shown in the next table.
Unit Symbol Equivalent Unit
1 foot ft 12 inches(in)
1 yard yd 3 ft
1 mile mi 5 280 ft
To better understand the above table, look around your home. Better if there’s
a ruler, that is 1 foot. If no ruler found, look at your slipper. At your age, it might be
“size 6” where we mean is 6 inches. So, two pieces of it is 1 foot equivalent to 12
inches. Continuing, 1 yard is 3 feet (the plural of foot) while 1 mile is 5280 feet.
Moreover, the following table shows approximated English and Metric
equivalents. Will leave them to you to reflect on. But take note, most of the
equivalents are rounded at most two decimal places. You might find from other
references a little difference of them. But for our discussion and activities, let us stick
on equivalent units we able to discuss on this self-learning module.

Unit Symbol Equivalent

1 inch in 2.54 cm
1 foot ft 30.38 cm
1 yd yd 0.9 m
1 mile mi 1.6 km
Approximating Weight
In this lesson, we assumed that mass and weight are the same thing since on
Earth, the mass of an object is always proportional to the weight of the object. To
avoid redundancy of terms, most of the time let’s use the term weight even if we mean
mass of the object.
Before we move on, I want you to have with you (better with the help of your
guardian) a weighing scale, a sachet of instant coffee, sugar of different weights, or
any other object at home with label.
Like that of length, the following table shows the relationship between gram
and other units of mass/weight in metric system.

Unit Symbol Multiple of 1 meter

1 kilogram kg 1 000
1 hectogram hg 100
1 dekagram dag 10
1 gram g 1
1 decigram dg 0.1
1 centigram cg 0.01
1 milligram mg 0.001
Gram(g) is the basic unit of measure for weight. How heavy is that? Look at
the label of the object you have. A sachet of coffee indicates 2 grams. So, the weight
of 1 gram is half of it.
Now that you know about gram, you can easily understand other units for
weight by using its idea. One (1) kilogram is 1000 grams. That is approximately the
weight of 1 big pack of sugar (try to use weighing scale). For hectogram, since “hecto-
” means 100, it is 100 grams while 1 dekagram is 10 grams. Other discussion to
describe other units are similar to that of length.
In addition to the units under metric system, the next table shows customary
units in English system.

Unit Symbol Equivalent Unit

1 pound lb. 16 ounces(oz.)
1 U.S short ton T 2 000 lb.
Furthermore, the following table shows approximated English and Metric
equivalents:

Unit Symbol Equivalent

1 kilogram kg 2.2 lb.
1 metric tonne t 2 200 lb.
1 metric tonne t 1.1 T
1 ounce oz. 28 g

Approximating Area
Area is measured in terms of squared units. I believe you know a square figure.
The concept of measuring area is the number of square units able to fill a certain
plane surface. Units of measures for area are just the expansion of length. But
instead of looking for just one dimension, two are considered. And, square meter is
the basic unit of measure used. Look at the table now.
 Unit Symbol Multiple of 1 square
meter
1 square kilometer km2 1 000 000
1 square hectometer hm2 10 000
1 square dekameter dam2 100
1 meter m2 1
1 square decimeter dm 2 0.01
1 square centimeter cm2 0.0001
1 square millimeter mm2 0.000001
Start with 1 square meter. Lay down 4 metersticks connecting consecutive
ends to form a square. Then that is 1 square meter. Got it? That is, all sides are 1
meter each. From that, a square dekameter consists of 10 of those squares while 1
square hectometer composed of 100 of those squares and so 1 square kilometer with
1000 of those squares. You have studied before that area of a square is equal to the
product of the measures of side by side. Hence, 1 square dekameter = 100 square
meters, 1 square hectometer = 10000 square meters, and 1 square kilometer = 1 000
000 square meters. It is worthy to note that in terms of hectare, 1 hectometer =10000
meters = 1 hectare(ha).
The units below square meter on the table shows how many smaller square
units a square meter has. Just think of this. Divide the whole square meter into 10
equal parts, then each part is 1 square decimeter. So, it follows that 100 square
decimeters are 1 square meter that is 10 x 10, sine 1m=10dm.
Moreover, using the equivalent units for length, the next table shows
customary equivalent units of measure for area under English and metric systems.

Unit Symbol Equivalent Unit

1 square foot ft 2 (12) square inches(in2)
2

1 square yard yd 2 (3)2 ft2

1 square inch in2 (2.54)2 cm2
1 square yd yd 2 (0.9)2 m2
1 square mile mi 2 (1.6)2 km2
From the above tables of equivalent units, we could be able to convert one unit
of measures to another in either system (English or Metric).
Converting Units of Measurement for Length and Weight from Metric to Metric
There are several ways to convert metric units of length and weight. Two of
the most practical ways that you may use are illustrated as your guide.

Illustrative Example 1: How to convert 12 meters to decimeter?

One method is by using unit fraction. That is, dividing two numbers of the
same quantity is equal to 1(except zero) and multiplying any number by 1 is the
number itself (Multiplicative Identity Property). Since 1 meter = 10 decimeters, we
10 𝑑𝑚
have = 1 so that,
1𝑚
10 𝑑𝑚
12 m x = 12 x 10 dm = 120 dm
1𝑚
Therefore, 12 meters = 120 decimeters.
The first example addresses converting larger unit to smaller unit. You might
be asking, how about the reversed way, that is, smaller to bigger? So, let’s do it on
the next example.
Illustrative Example 2: How to convert 5 632.34 milligrams to grams?
The procedure is the same with example number 1. The difference is with the
use of correct unit fraction together with proper positioning to the numerator and
denominator. You have learned that 1 gram = 1000 milligrams. Again, since they are
1000 𝑚𝑔 1𝑔
equal, you can make unit fraction out of them either or . Which one
1𝑔 1000 𝑚𝑔
do you think? If this time you still choose the first one, you are wrong because that
unit is being used to convert kilometer to meter. Remember: if you convert a certain
quantity x to y, unit of x should be at the denominator, and y for the numerator.
1𝑔
Since we are converting milligram to gram, is the right choice. Hence,
1000 𝑚𝑔
1𝑔 5 632.34𝑔
5 632.34 mg x = = 5.63234 g
1000 𝑚𝑔 1000
Notice that the last step for both examples are either multiplication or division of
numbers. Based on those, another version or method may be used to facilitate
conversion. And that is by the help of so called, Metric Converter.

Illustrative Example 3: How to convert 12 meters to decimeter using the Metric

Converter?
You might find easy to multiply or divide a number by powers of 10. What do
I mean by powers of 10 (this might be your first time to hear)? To give you a glimpse
of it, these are products of raising a base 10 to an integer exponent. Some examples
are 101 = 10, 102= 100, 103= 1000, 104= 10000. Your previous teachers or you might
have experienced multiplying or dividing a number by any of these powers of 10 by
simply moving decimal point like 4.58 x 1000 = 4580 (moving decimal point 3 times
to the right) and 4.58 ÷ 1000 = 0.00458(moving decimal point to the left). These
concepts are the bases of having the metric converter as aid in converting metric
units. So, look and study the figure of metric converter below:

Metric Converter for Measuring Length

km hm dam m dm cm mm
Notice that the figure looks like a number line but instead of numbers, units
are indicated. Looking closer to the same figure, units are arranged in descending
units (larger to smaller). Here’s the rule in using the metric converter to change one
unit to another:
1. To change from a larger unit to a smaller unit (moving to the right in the
figure), multiply by a power of 10. Thus, move the decimal point in the
given quantity one place to the right for each smaller unit until the decimal
unit is reached.
2. To change from a smaller unit to a larger unit (moving to the left in the
figure), divide by a power of 10. Thus, move the decimal point in the given
quantity one place to the left for each smaller unit until the decimal unit
is reached.
Now, let’s use the rule to do example number 4 and let’s see whether or not
we can obtain the same answer with example 1.
To convert 12 meters to decimeter, our goal is to convert a larger unit(meter)
to a smaller unit(decimeter). Hence, rule #1 should be followed.
 km hm dam m dm cm mm
Observe that there is one movement from meter to decimeter. Based on rule
#1, we must move the decimal point of the given quantity one movement also to the
right. But wait! Where is the decimal point of 12? Of course though it’s not visible,
decimal point of any number is at the right side of the ones digit. Hence,
12. 0 m = 120 dm
Did we obtain the same answer with example #1? Yes! For our next example,
let’s take example #2 for illustration.

Illustrative Example 4: Using metric converter, convert 5 632.34 milligrams to

grams?
Similar metric converter must be used(but this time, gram is used as the basic
unit for weight). The thing to keep in mind this time is the direction and number of
movements of the decimal point of the given quantity that must be the same with the
direction and number of movements of the units in the metric converter.
In this, note that we are converting a smaller unit to a larger unit (so, the
movement is going to the left) and there are three movements from milligram to gram
in the metric converter.

kg hg dag g dg cg mg

Therefore, 5 6 3 2.34 g = 5.63234 , and we have the same answer with example
#2.

Converting Units of Measurement for Length and Weight from English to

English, English to Metric or v.v.
You might find easy and interesting using the metric converter to aid
conversion of metric units. You might also ask whether a metric converter can be
used for English units or English unit to Metric unit. But sorry my dear! As the term
implies (metric converter), it is specifically designed for metric units. Worry not
though! Since you are now familiar with method number 1(multiplication by a unit
fraction), converting units from English to English, English to metric, and metric to
English will now be easy for you.

Illustrative Example 5: Convert 5.24 ft to in

Recall: 1ft = 12 in; converting a larger unit to a smaller
12 𝑖𝑛
Unit fraction to use:
1𝑓𝑡
12 𝑖𝑛
Hence, 5.24 ft x = 5.24 x 12 in = 62.88 in
1𝑓𝑡

Illustrative Example 6: Before crossing a bridge, Sandra noticed a signage

indicating, “maximum weight: 1500 metric tonnes”. How heavy is that in
kilogram?
Note: On the table of equivalent units we have, we don’t see direct equivalent of
metric tonne to pound. But we know about, 1 metric tonne = 2200 lb.; 1 kg = 2.2 lb.
2200𝑙𝑏. 1𝑘𝑔
Therefore, the unit fractions to be used are and . So that,
1𝑡 2.2𝑙𝑏.
2200𝑙𝑏. 1𝑘𝑔 1500 𝑥 2200𝑘𝑔 3 300 000𝑘𝑔
1500t x x = = = 1 500 000 kg
1𝑡 2.2𝑙𝑏. 2.2 2.2

Illustrative Example 7: Convert 0.75 kg to oz.

Similar case with example 6, we must convert kilogram to gram first followed
by converting gram to ounce.
Recall: 1kg = 1000 g ; 1 oz. = 28 g
1000 𝑔 1 𝑜𝑧.
Unit fractions: ; or you may use the metric converter to convert kg to g
1𝑘𝑔 28𝑔
Now, we have
1000 𝑔 1 𝑜𝑧. 0.75 𝑥 1000 𝑥 1 𝑜𝑧. 750𝑜𝑧.
0.75 kg x x = = = 26.79 oz.
1𝑘𝑔 28𝑔 28 28
Can you now do the next activities alone? Try to solve them. You can go back
to the previous illustrative examples whenever you get confused.

Converting Units of Measurement for Area from Metric to Metric

Before we begin, reminisce some important concepts you have learned during
the first quarter which we can connect to this present lesson. Let us talk once again
about squaring a number. When we square a number x, written as x2, we mean
multiplying the number x by itself twice. Right? Say for instance, 3 2 = 3 x 3 = 9, 122
= 12 x 12 = 144, 2.542 = 2.54 x 2.54 = 6.4516, 1.62 = 1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56.
Now, let’s continue by starting to explore the first example of converting units
of measure for area. As you go on, you will notice that similar examples are taken
from the ones we done for converting length so that it will be easier for you to
understand the process.
Illustrative Example 8: How to convert 12 square meters to square decimeters?
10 𝑑𝑚
Since 1 meter = 10 decimeters, we have = 1 and since we agreed that
1𝑚
area caters two dimensions, we are going to multiply twice the unit fraction to the
given quantity. That is,
10 𝑑𝑚 10 𝑑𝑚
12 m2 x x = 12 x 10 dm x 10 dm = 1200 dm2
1𝑚 1𝑚
Alternatively, you can write as
10 𝑑𝑚 2 100 𝑑𝑚2
12 m2 x ( ) = 12 m2 x = 12 x 100 dm2 = 1200 dm2
1𝑚 1𝑚2
Therefore, 12 square meters = 1200 square decimeters.
The first example focused on converting larger unit to smaller unit. You might
be asking, how about the reversed way, that is, smaller to bigger? So, let’s do it on
the next example.

Illustrative Example 9: How to convert 7 200 square meters to square kilometers?

The procedure is the same with example number 1. The difference is with the
use of correct unit fraction together with proper positioning to the numerator and
denominator. You have learned that 1 kilometer = 1000 meters. Since we are
1𝑘𝑚
converting meter to kilometer, is the right choice of unit fraction. But wait!
1000 𝑚
There’s more to consider. We must square that unit fraction or multiply by itself twice
since area is involved. So, let us do the math.
2 1 𝑘𝑚2 7200𝑘𝑚2
1𝑘𝑚
7200 𝑚2 x (1000𝑚 ) = 7200 𝑚2 x = = 0.0072 𝑘𝑚2
1000000𝑚2 1000000
Therefore, 7 200 square meters = 0.0072 square kilometers
This time you might be excited to learn alternative method of conversion under
metric system. As such, Metric Converter will do.

Illustrative Example 10: How to convert 12 square meters to square decimeter

using the Metric Converter?
Rule in Using the Metric Converter for Area
1. To change from a larger unit to a smaller unit (moving to the right in the
figure), multiply by a power of 102 . Thus, move the decimal point in the
given quantity two places to the right for each smaller unit until the
decimal unit is reached.
2. To change from a smaller unit to a larger unit (moving to the left in the
figure), divide by a power of 102 . Thus, move the decimal point in the given
quantity two places to the left for each smaller unit until the decimal unit
is reached.

To convert 12 square meters to square decimeter, our goal is to convert a

larger unit(meter) to a smaller unit(decimeter). Hence, rule #1 should be followed.

km hm dam m dm cm mm
Observe that there is one movement from meter to decimeter. Based on rule
#1, we must move the decimal point of the given quantity two movements to the right.
Hence,
12. 0 0 𝑚2 = 1200 𝑑𝑚2
Did we obtain the same answer with example #8? For our next example, let’s
take example #9 for illustration.

Illustrative Example 11: Using metric converter, convert 7 200 square meters to
square kilometers.
Same metric converter must be used. The thing to keep in mind this time is
the direction and number of movements of the decimal point of the given quantity
that must be the same with the direction and twice the number of movements of the
units in the metric converter.
In this, notice that we are converting a smaller unit to a larger unit (so, the
movement is going to the left) and there are three movements from meter to kilometer
in the metric converter. Mean to say we must move the decimal point 6 times (that
is 3 x 2) to the left

km hm dam m dm cm mm

Therefore, 7 2 0 0. 𝑚2 = 0.007200 𝑘𝑚2 = 0.0072 𝑘𝑚2

Just add zeros on the spaces created after the decimal point is moved
Converting Units of Measurement for Area from English to English, English to
Metric, or vice versa
There are a lot of equivalent units aside from what you have learned
previously. This self-learning module limits on customary or commonly used in our
day to day life. So, our next examples illustrate again the use of unit fractions in
converting units from English to English, English to Metric, or vice versa.

Illustrative Example 12: Convert 5 𝑓𝑡 2 to 𝑖𝑛2

2 144 𝑖𝑛2
Recall: 1ft = 12 such that, (12 𝑖𝑛
1𝑓𝑡
) =
1𝑓𝑡 2
144 𝑖𝑛2
Hence, 5 𝑓𝑡 2 x = 5 x 144 𝑖𝑛2 = 720 𝑖𝑛2
1𝑓𝑡 2
Illustrative Example 13: Convert 9.5 𝑖𝑛2 to 𝑐𝑚2
2 6.45 𝑐𝑚2
Recall: 1 inch = 2.54 cm so that, (2.54𝑐𝑚
1𝑖𝑛
) ≈
1𝑖𝑛2
6.45 𝑐𝑚2
Hence, 9.5 𝑖𝑛2 x = 9.5 x 6.45 𝑐𝑚2 = 61.275 𝑐𝑚2
1𝑖𝑛2
Now, it’s your turn to approximate quantities of something! Do the provided
activities to master the lesson.

ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is somewhat real, otherwise write FALSE.
1. The distance from Baguio City to Pasig City is 10 000 meters.
2. A sack of rice weighs 50 grams.
3. Your classroom measures 60 square meters.
4. Pasig City has an approximated land area of 48 m2.
5. One(1) inch is approximately equal to 2.54 centimeters.
ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!
Direction: Answer the following.
PUZZLE:
What is the moist white unsalted unripened cheese of mild flavor and a
smoothe rubbery textured called?
To answer the riddle, change the following to the indicated unit of measure.
Place the letter which is next to the question in the answe box.
R – 4.25mi = __________ ft L – 19.2km= ___________mi
Z – 250m = __________ km O – 25mi2 = ___________ km2
A – 25lb. = __________ kg L – 6 ha = ___________ m2
Z – 2.5g = __________ mg E – 90 ft = ___________ yd
M – 63 oz. = __________g A – 15 in2 = ___________cm2

1764 64 2500 0.25 96.77 22440 30 12 60000 11.36

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!
Direction: Solve each of the following problems.
1. The diameter of a coronavirus is approximately 0.000000012 meters. How
long it is in millimeters?
2. Tita Nancy is trying out a recipe. The recipe requires 12 oz of carrots. But her
weighing scale is metric calibrated. It measures weights in grams(g). How
many grams of carrots does she need?
3. The human body has 237 600 ft of nerves. How long is it in miles?
4. It is known that the smallest country in the world is the Vatican City which
measures about 0.17 mi2 followed by Monaco with about 0.77 mi2. What is
the difference in their area in km2?(Use 1mi = 1.6km)
5. John took a diet and exercise program from a certain gym for 3 months. Before
the sessions, he weighed 98.25 kilograms. How heavy does John after the
program if he decreased 12500 grams?

WRAP-UP

Remember that …
• To approximate quantities of something, units of measures are essential since
these complete the meaning of the given number.
• Each metric prefix indicates a specific meaning: kilo-(100); hecto-(100); deka-
(10); deci-(1/10); centi-(1/100); milli-(1/1000). Where, these prefixes are
combined with the basic units to form other units of measure with new and
different meaning.
• To convert units of measures from a metric to metric, we can use either
dimensional analysis (using unit fractions) or aided by the metric converter.
• In using the metric converter,
o For Length, Weight/Mass
▪ To change from a larger unit to a smaller unit (moving to the right
in the figure), multiply by a power of 10. Thus, move the decimal
point in the given quantity one place to the right for each smaller
unit until the decimal unit is reached.
▪ To change from a smaller unit to a larger unit (moving to the left
in the figure), divide by a power of 10. Thus, move the decimal
point in the given quantity one place to the left for each smaller
unit until the decimal unit is reached.
o For Area:
▪ To change from a larger unit to a smaller unit (moving to the right
in the figure), multiply by a power of 100(102). Thus, move the
decimal point in the given quantity two places to the right for each
smaller unit until the decimal unit is reached.
▪ To change from a smaller unit to a larger unit (moving to the left
in the figure), divide by a power of 100(102). Thus, move the
decimal point in the given quantity two places to the left for each
smaller unit until the decimal unit is reached.
 • Similar dimensional analysis (using unit fractions) is used to convert units in
English system, from English units to metric, and vice versa.
• Familiarizing different equivalent units is a big help in converting units of
measurements

VALUING
REFLECTION: (Journal Writing)
1. What do you think if body parts, animals’ behavior, movement of celestial
bodies, or the nature are still used at present time in measuring without
any of the invented instruments? Write your comments in your journal
notebook.
2. Kyla bought 1 kilogram of galunggong. The seller has a metric calibrated
weighing scale. When pieces of the fish were put on the weighing scale,
the seller said “isa at isang guhit” (she meant 1 and 1/10 kilogram). The
price of 1 kilogram of the said fish worth ₱120.00. Since it is more than 1
kilogram, the seller asked Kyla to pay ₱140.00. Kyla tried to think if the
price was right. She then tried to remove one fish from the weighing scale
and now weighs “kulang isang guhit para isang kilo” (the seller meant less
than 1/10 of a kilogram to make 1 kilogram). Then the seller asked Kyla
to pay ₱110.00. What do you think and say to this kind of seller? How do
you say so?

POSTTEST
Directions: Read, analyze, and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answer in your notebook.
1. Approximately, how far is Baguio City to Pasig City?
A. 365 km B. 365 m C. 365 ft D. 365 in
2. The Pasig Revolving Tower has an estimated height of 45.23m. How high is it in
yards?
A. 4523 B. 542.76 C. 135.69 D. 50.26
3. In medicine, doctors usually compute dosage of a drug to be given to a person in
terms of his/her weight. If for every 1000 grams of a person’s weight requires 1.5
milligrams of a drug, what dosage should a 68-kg man be given?
A. 102 mg B. 102 g C. 102 dg D. 102 kg
4. A typical classroom has a floor area of 63 square meters. If a tiler will install
40cm x 40cm tiles, at least how many pieces of the tiles needed to cover the
floor?
A. 394 B. 393 C. 392 D. 391
5. Marvin bought 1240 cm of rope at ₱20.00 per meter. How much did he pay for
the rope?
A. ₱ 2 480.00 B. ₱ 248.00 C. ₱ 24.80 D. ₱ 2.48
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. B 4. A 3. A 2. D 1. A
POSTTEST
5. 85.75kg 4. 1.536 3. 45 2. 336 1. 0.000012
ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!
M O Z Z A R E L L A

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP ON PRACTICING!

5. TRUE 4. FALSE FALSE 2. FALSE 3. TRUE 1.

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!

5. 2800000000 4. 348000000 3. 700 2. 0.3 1. 45.8

RECAP
5. B 4. A 3. C 2. D 1. B
PRETEST

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