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Last updated: October 22, 2026 · Written by the Math Made Easy math teachers
Each solution shows the expected steps and a scoring guide. Award partial credit when the conversion direction is right but a small arithmetic slip changes the final number.
Standards: 6.RP.A.3d · Level: Grade 6
Question 1 Customary Conversions (2 points)
- 7 × 3 = 21 feet.
- 4.5 × 16 = 72 ounces.
Scoring: 1 point for each part.
Question 2 Smaller to Larger Units (2 points)
- 96 ÷ 12 = 8 feet.
- 32 cups ÷ 2 = 16 pints; 16 ÷ 2 = 8 quarts; 8 ÷ 4 = 2 gallons.
Scoring: 1 point for each part.
Question 3 Metric Conversions (2 points)
- 6.5 × 1,000 = 6,500 meters.
- 480 ÷ 100 = 4.8 meters.
Scoring: 1 point for each part.
Question 4 Ratio Table (2 points)
Each gallon is 4 quarts: 5 × 4 = 20; 44 ÷ 4 = 11; 9 × 4 = 36.
20 quarts, 11 gallons, 36 quarts.
Scoring: 2 points for all three; 1 point if two are correct.
Question 5 Which Is Farther? (2 points)
1.1 × 5,280 = 5,808 feet. 5,808 − 5,700 = 108.
1.1 miles is longer, by 108 feet.
Scoring: 1 point for converting; 1 point for the comparison and difference.
Question 6 Café Milk (3 points)
- 36 ÷ 2 = 18 pints; 18 ÷ 2 = 9 quarts.
- 9 × 7 = 63 quarts; 63 ÷ 4 = 15.75 gallons.
Scoring: 1 point for (a); 1 point for 63 quarts, 1 point for the gallons.
Question 7 Double Number Line (3 points)
- Each mile adds 5,280 feet: 10,560 and 15,840.
- 3.5 × 5,280 = 18,480 feet.
Scoring: 1 point for (a); 2 points for (b), 1 point if the method is right.
Question 8 Jar Shipment (3 points)
- 24 × 18 = 432 ounces.
- 432 ÷ 16 = 27 pounds.
- 30 − 27 = 3 pounds under the limit.
Scoring: 1 point for each part.
Question 9 Milliliters to Liters (1 point)
250 ÷ 1,000 = 0.25 liter.
Scoring: 1 point for the correct value.