Mathematics 7

Quarter 2
Self-Learning Module 7
Converting Units of
Measurements
Mathematics Grade 7
Quarter 2 – Self-Learning Module 7: Converting Units of Measurement
First Edition, 2020

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 Mathematics 7
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 7
Converting Units of Measurement
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

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

Units of Measurement!

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 Converting

Units of Measurement!

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. Convert units of measurements from one unit to another in metric system.
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. How long is 6.5 km in meters?
A. 0.0065 B. 65 C. 6500 D. 6 500 000
2. Convert: 89.25 cm = ___________km
A. 8 925 000 B. 8 925 C. 0.8925 D. 0.0008925
3. Convert: 20mi = __________ft
A. 1 056 B. 10 560 C. 105 600 D.1 056 000
4. Alyssa Valdes stands 5ft and 9in. How tall is she in cm?
A. 1752.6 B. 175. 26 C. 59 D. 5.9
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

RECAP
Recall that the following 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

Also, under English system, some customary units for length show as follows:

Unit Symbol Equivalent Unit

1 foot ft 12 inches(in)
1 yard yd 3 ft
1 mile mi 5 280 ft
 Moreover, the following table shows approximated English and Metric
equivalents:

Unit Symbol Equivalent

1 inch in 2.54 cm
1 foot ft 30.38 cm
1 yard yd 0.9 m
1 mile mi 1.6 km

LESSON

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

of measurement in length. Two methods of converting units of measure are included
in this self-learning module. Enough examples and exercises are presented to
facilitate learning.
Converting Units of Measurement for Length from Metric to Metric

There are several ways to convert metric units of length. 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, 7 200 meters to 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. Again, since they are
1000 𝑚 1𝑘𝑚
equal, you can make unit fraction out of them either or . Which one do
1 𝑘𝑚 1000 𝑚
you think? If you choose the first one, you are wrong because that unit is being used
to convert kilometer to meter. Just think of this, if you convert a certain quantity x
to y, unit of x should be at the denominator, and y for the numerator. Since we are
1𝑘𝑚
converting meter to kilometer, is the right choice. So, let us do the math.
1000 𝑚
 1𝑘𝑚 7200𝑘𝑚
7200 m x = = 7.2 km
1000𝑚 1000 𝑚

Therefore, 7 200 meters = 7.2 kilometers

Notice the last step for both examples are either multiplication or division of the
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 that)? 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 experience 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 if we could 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 last example,
let’s take example #2 for illustration.

Illustrative Example 4: Using metric converter, convert 7 200 meters to 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 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 meter to kilometer
in the metric converter.

km hm dam m dm cm mm

Therefore, 7 2 0 0. m = 7.200 km = 7.2 km, and we have the same answer

with example #2.

Converting Units of Measurement for Length from English to English

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 not. As the term implies (metric converter), it is specifically
designed for metric units. Since you are now familiar with method number
1(multiplication by a unit fraction), converting units of English system 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: Convert 208.8 in to yd
Notice that you might not have direct equivalent units of inch to yard in your
mind. Let’s make it simple. Say, we multiply 25 by 1? What’s the answer? 25 right?
How about, 25 x 1 x 1? Is it still 25? Absolutely, yes! What do I need to emphasize
is, we can also multiply several unit fractions to arrive at a correct solution. So, let
us convert 208.8 inches to yard.

Recall: 1 ft = 12 in; 1 yd = 3 ft
1𝑓𝑡 1𝑦𝑑
Unit fractions: and
12 𝑖𝑛 3𝑓𝑡

In a step by step process, convert 208.8 in to ft first. That is,

1𝑓𝑡 208.8 𝑓𝑡
208.8 in x = = 17.4 ft
12𝑖𝑛 12

And then convert 17.4 ft to yd,

1𝑦𝑑 17.4 𝑦𝑑
17.4 ft x = =5.8 yd
3𝑓𝑡 3
Got it? Or simply, you can work at a single equation,

1𝑓𝑡 1𝑦𝑑 208.8 𝑦𝑑

208.8 in x x = = 5.8 yd
12𝑖𝑛 3𝑓𝑡 36

Converting Units of Measurement for Length from English to Metric and vice
versa

Well, we are just going to repeat procedures with different quantities.

Illustrative Example 7: How many inches are there in 31.5 cm?

Recall: 1inch = 2.54 cm

1 𝑖𝑛
Unit fraction:
2.54 𝑐𝑚
Hence,
1 𝑖𝑛 31.5 𝑖𝑛
31.5 cm x = ≈ 12.4 in
2.54 𝑐𝑚 2.54

Illustrative Example 8: Convert 22.4 mi to m

Recall: 1 mi ≈ 1.6km
1.6 𝑘𝑚
Unit fraction:
1 𝑚𝑖

Hence,
1.6 𝑘𝑚
22.4mi x = 22.4 x 1.6 km = 35.84 km
1 𝑚𝑖

Since we have to convert km to m (both metric), we can use the metric

converter as shown below:
 km hm dam m dm cm mm

Therefore, 35.84 km = 35 840 m

Now, it’s your turn! Do the provided activities to master the lesson.

ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!
Direction: Complete each.

1. 5 cm = _____________mm
2. 345 mm = _____________cm
3. 1.35 km = ______________m
4. 4.55 dm = ______________mm
5. 280 cm = _____________ dam
6. 7500 dm = ______________m
7. 23.9 km = ______________m
8. 33.08 hm = _______________km
9. 56.77 mm = _______________km
10. 0.04 m = ______________mm

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!
Direction: Solve each of the following problems.
1. The diameter of a coronovirus is approximately 0.000000012 meters. How
long it is in millimeters?

2. Vlad is 1.4 meters tall. His cousin Noel is 1.52 meters tall. What is the
difference in their height in meters. What is its equivalent in dm?

3. If Cinderella’s prince charming has a height of 6 ft 5 in, how high is he in cm?

4. The human body has 237 600 ft of nerves. How long is it in miles?

5. The distance from earth to moon is 384 400 km. How far is it in terms of
miles?

WRAP-UP

Remember that …
• To convert units of measures for length 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 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.
o 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.
• Similar dimensional analysis (using unit fractions) is used to convert units in
English , from English units to metric, and vice versa.

VALUING
REFLECTION: (Journal Writing)

Reflect and give your insights on this Corrie ten Boom Quote:

“God never measures the mind. He always puts His tape measure in the
heart.”
 POSTTEST
Directions: Read, analyze, and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answer in your notebook.
1. How long is 358 900 mm in km?
A. 0.3589 B. 3.589 C. 35.89 D. 358

2. Complete: 2 180 dm = ___________dam

A. 2 180 B. 218 C. 21.8 D. 2.18

3. Convert 25.5 yd = __________ft

A. 64.77 B. 76.5 C. 255 D. 306

4. Dindin stands 6 ft 2 in. How tall is she in cm?

A. 6.2 B. 74 C. 187.96 D. 222

5. The Pasig Revolving Tower has an estimated height of 45.23 m. How high is it in
yards?
A. 4523 B. 542.76 C. 135.69 D. 50.26
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PRETEST
1. C 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. B
ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!
1. 50 2. 34.5 3. 1 350 4. 455 5. 0.28
6. 750 7. 23 900 8. 3.308 9. 0.00005677 10. 40
ACTIVITY 2: KEEP ON PRACTICING!
M O Z Z A R E L L A
ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!
1) 0.000012 2) 0.12 m; 1.2 dm 3) 195.58 4) 45 5) 240 250
POSTTEST
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D
KEY TO CORRECTION