Freight Weight Conversions

This worksheet teaches students to convert between tons, pounds, and kilograms through transportation and logistics examples. Each problem presents realistic cargo or shipping situations, encouraging learners to determine total weight in different units. Students must apply conversion factors accurately to calculate the load of freight cars, international shipments, and machinery. The activity includes a bonus challenge that requires converting multiple weight units simultaneously. Through this applied math practice, learners build proficiency in both metric and customary systems while understanding how conversions support real-world trade and shipping operations.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Weight and Mass Conversions

Mathematics – Problem Solving with Multi-Step Conversions

Career and Technical Education – Transportation and Logistics Applications

Mathematics – Applying Ratios and Conversion Factors

This worksheet is part of our Measurement Unit Conversion collection.