Converting units of length doesn’t need to be dry or dull – and with Connie the Converter, it won’t be! This worksheet pack is a fantastic way to get your students practising and applying their knowledge of metric conversions in a structured and supportive format.

Designed to help students confidently move between millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres, these worksheets support understanding of place value and decimal operations in a meaningful way. Each sheet focuses on a different conversion pathway: millimetres to centimetres, centimetres to metres, and metres to kilometres. Through repeated practice and a variety of questions, students will gain fluency in applying the correct rules and reasoning for each conversion.

Whether used as a whole class task, small group rotation, assessment checkpoint or homework assignment, this resource is easy to implement and requires minimal prep. Students will feel successful as they move through the sheets, and the clear structure of each worksheet allows for independent or guided completion depending on student needs. Teachers can even use these sheets as a quick review before tackling more complex measurement problems or integrating conversions into real-world tasks like maps, building plans or science experiments.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Convert between units of length using metric rules
• ✅ Strengthen place value and decimal understanding through measurement
• ✅ Apply multiplication or division by powers of 10 to metric units
• ✅ Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate units of measure for different contexts

What’s Included

• 3 differentiated worksheets focusing on:
  • - Millimetres to centimetres
  • - Centimetres to metres
  • - Metres to kilometres
• Conversion tables and scaffolded prompts on each sheet
• Answer sheets included for easy marking or peer correction

Materials Needed

• Printed worksheets (one per student or for group rotation)
• Pencils or pens
• Optional: rulers or measuring tools for hands-on extension
• Calculator for checking answers (optional for support students)

How to Use

1. Introduce or review the metric system and its base-10 structure.
2. Model how to convert using place value strategies or multiplication/division by 10s, 100s, and 1000s.
3. Assign the appropriate worksheet to each student or group based on ability and current content focus.
4. Students complete the conversion tasks, then check answers using the answer sheet or partner marking.
5. Extend learning by applying these conversions in real-world word problems or measuring tasks around the room.

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use in small group rotations or Maths centres for targeted conversion practice
• 💡 Incorporate as an early finisher or revision activity
• 💡 Pair with real measurement tools and have students convert actual object lengths
• 💡 Have students create their own measurement challenge cards based on conversions

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Print on coloured paper to easily differentiate by conversion type
• 💛 Use in pairs to encourage discussion about conversion strategies
• 💛 Create reusable versions with write-and-wipe sleeves for stations
• 💛 Reinforce understanding by linking conversions to number patterns

Connie the Converter makes metric measurement both fun and functional. Whether you’re introducing conversions or reviewing them later in the year, this worksheet set supports a strong foundation in measuring and understanding the world in metric terms.