Math worksheet featuring measurement word problems for students to solve.

Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.

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Problem 1:
Sylvia used 5/8 pounds of soil in her garden. How many ounces did she use?

We know:
→ 1 pound = 16 ounces

So to find how many ounces are in 5/8 of a pound:

Multiply 5/8 × 16

First, write 16 as a fraction: 16/1

Now multiply: (5 × 16) / (8 × 1) = 80 / 8 = 10

✔ So Sylvia used 10 ounces.

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Problem 2:
Trent read for 2 hours and then did 55 minutes of homework. How many more minutes did Trent spend reading than doing homework?

First, convert 2 hours into minutes:

→ 1 hour = 60 minutes
→ 2 hours = 2 × 60 = 120 minutes

He spent 120 minutes reading and 55 minutes on homework.

Now subtract: 120 - 55 = 65

✔ Trent spent 65 more minutes reading than doing homework.

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Problem 3:
Lars is 45 centimeters taller than his sister Stella. She is 1.2 meters tall. How tall is Lars in centimeters?

First, convert Stella’s height to centimeters:

→ 1 meter = 100 centimeters
→ 1.2 meters = 1.2 × 100 = 120 centimeters

Lars is 45 cm taller → 120 + 45 = 165

✔ Lars is 165 centimeters tall.

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Problem 4:
In his freezer, George has 2 gallons of chocolate ice cream and 9 quarts of vanilla ice cream. How many quarts of ice cream does George have in all?

We need everything in quarts.

We know:
→ 1 gallon = 4 quarts

So 2 gallons = 2 × 4 = 8 quarts

Add the vanilla: 8 quarts (chocolate) + 9 quarts (vanilla) = 17 quarts

✔ George has 17 quarts total.

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Bonus Problem:
How many pounds are in 3 1/2 tons?

We know:
→ 1 ton = 2000 pounds

So 3 1/2 tons = 3.5 tons

Multiply: 3.5 × 2000

Break it down:
→ 3 × 2000 = 6000
→ 0.5 × 2000 = 1000
→ Total = 6000 + 1000 = 7000

✔ There are 7000 pounds in 3 1/2 tons.

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Final Answer:
1. 10 ounces
2. 65 minutes
3. 165 centimeters
4. 17 quarts
Bonus: 7000 pounds