6th Grade Unit Conversions – Guided Notes & Practice

Make unit conversions simple to teach! This no-prep guided notes and practice activity is perfect for 6th grade students to make confident customary to metric unit conversions using ratio reasoning.

Whether you're introducing the topic for the first time, reviewing prior to a test, or reinforcing skills, this activity has it all—just print and teach!

What's Included:

Customary & Metric Conversion Tables Student pages with guided notes Student pages with practice

Quick-reference charts for length, capacity, and weight/mass enable students to convert units confidently.

Guided Notes

Step-by-step problem solutions with example problems teach students unit conversion by ratio reasoning.

Guided Practice

Students practice scaffolded problems with clear examples to solidify understanding.

Independent Practice (20 Problems)

A mix of common customary and metric conversions provides students with ample practice to master converting units by ratio reasoning.

Complete Answer Key for quick grading.

Simple and rapid—perfect for busy instructors or substitute lessons .

Skills Learned:

World to World (length, capacity, weight/mass) conversions

Metric to Metric (length, capacity, mass) conversions

Ratio thinking in the context of conversions

Tables of Conversion applied to easily work problems

Great For:

Classwork or Homework – Pacing flexible enough for either.

Math Centers – Ideal for independent or small group instruction.

Review or Test Prep – Develop skills necessary before tests.

Substitute Plans – Pre-printed format that reduces stress on sub days.

Why Teachers Like It:

No Prep – Print and teach with no prep required.

Organized Layout – Clear tables and examples make it simple to learn.

CCSS-Aligned – Aligns with 6.RP.A.3d ratio and unit conversion standards.

One of a Series – Ideal supplements to:

Lesson 1: Equivalent Ratios

Lesson 2: Unit Rates & Word Problems

Become a 6th graders unit conversion expert with this easy-to-use resource that saves time and ensures student success.

Download now and simplify teaching conversions and make it effective!