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Temperature, weight, and distance are all part of measuring the world around us. In 11 Plus Maths, learning how to use these units is an essential skill.

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Fascinating Fact:

The difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit is just a scale, but minus 10 feels cold no matter which one you use.

In 11 Plus Maths, pupils learn about temperature, capacity, and distance. Understanding these concepts helps them make accurate comparisons and solve questions that use real-life measurements.

Key Terms

Temperature: A measure of how hot or cold something is, usually recorded in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
Scale: A system of marks used for measuring or comparing quantities, like the numbers on a thermometer or ruler.
Conversion: Changing a measurement from one unit to another, such as converting kilometres to miles or Celsius to Fahrenheit.

Parents can read more about preparation resources in our guide to 11 Plus courses and materials.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit?

Celsius and Fahrenheit are two temperature scales. Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C, while in Fahrenheit it freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.

How do I convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Multiply the Celsius temperature by 1.8 and then add 32. For example, 20°C equals 68°F.

Why is learning about measurement important?

Measurement is used in everyday life, from cooking and travelling to understanding weather and science experiments. It builds confidence with numbers and comparisons.

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A garden shed with a flat roof is 3.5 m long, 2.8 m wide and 2.3 m tall. What is the volume of the shed?

[ ]	22.54 m³
[ ]	8.6 m³
[ ]	24 25 m³
[ ]	25.24 m³

The Sun is approximately 150 million km from Earth. If 1 mile equals 1.61 km, how many miles from the Earth is the Sun (to the nearest million)?

[ ]	242 million miles
[ ]	93 million miles
[ ]	128 million miles
[ ]	94 million miles

An Imperial ton = 160 stones. If 1 stone = 6.35 kg, how many kg are there in an Imperial ton?

[ ]	2,500 kg
[ ]	25 kg
[ ]	1,016 kg
[ ]	1,250 kg

Elsie did a sponsored walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats, a distance of 874 miles. If 1 km = 0.62 miles, how many km did Elsie walk (to the nearest km)?

[ ]	1,409 km
[ ]	542 km
[ ]	245 km
[ ]	1,410 km

If one-yard equals 0.91 metres, to the nearest metre, how many metres are there in a furlong (1 furlong = 220 yards)?

[ ]	200 metres
[ ]	220 metres
[ ]	242 metres
[ ]	264 metres

A recipe calls for half a pound of flour. If 1 pound = 0.454 kg, how many grams of flour are required?

[ ]	454 grams
[ ]	227 grams
[ ]	0.454 grams
[ ]	0.227 grams

Simon wants to paint one of the walls in his living room. The wall is 7 m wide and 2 metres high but has a doorway in it which measures 1.5 m by 2.2 m. What is the area of the wall (minus the doorway)?

[ ]	14.2 m²
[ ]	3.3 m²
[ ]	10.7 m²
[ ]	9.7 m²

An average person has around 5 litres of blood. If 1 pint = 0.57 litres, how many pints of blood are in an average body (to the nearest pint)?

[ ]	3 pints
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[ ]	7 pints
[ ]	9 pints

There are 4 quarts in 1 gallon. If 1 gallon = 4.55 litres, how many litres are there in 1 quart (to one decimal place)?

[ ]	18.2 litres
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How many cm are there in one-quarter of a metre?

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Maths Quiz - Measures 3 (Easy) (Answers)

A garden shed with a flat roof is 3.5 m long, 2.8 m wide and 2.3 m tall. What is the volume of the shed?

[x]	22.54 m³
[ ]	8.6 m³
[ ]	24 25 m³
[ ]	25.24 m³

Volume = length × width × height = 3.5 × 2.8 × 2.3 = 22.54 m³. Make sure that for area you use square (²) and that for volume you use cube (³)

The Sun is approximately 150 million km from Earth. If 1 mile equals 1.61 km, how many miles from the Earth is the Sun (to the nearest million)?

[ ]	242 million miles
[x]	93 million miles
[ ]	128 million miles
[ ]	94 million miles

To convert km into miles, divide by 1.61: 150 ÷ 1.61 = 93.168, which we round down to 93

An Imperial ton = 160 stones. If 1 stone = 6.35 kg, how many kg are there in an Imperial ton?

[ ]	2,500 kg
[ ]	25 kg
[x]	1,016 kg
[ ]	1,250 kg

This one was very easy – just multiply 160 by 6.35: 160 x 6.35 = 1,016

Elsie did a sponsored walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats, a distance of 874 miles. If 1 km = 0.62 miles, how many km did Elsie walk (to the nearest km)?

[ ]	1,409 km
[ ]	542 km
[ ]	245 km
[x]	1,410 km

To convert miles to km, divide by 0.62: 874 ÷ 0.62 = 1,409.677 which we round up to 1,410 km

If one-yard equals 0.91 metres, to the nearest metre, how many metres are there in a furlong (1 furlong = 220 yards)?

[x]	200 metres
[ ]	220 metres
[ ]	242 metres
[ ]	264 metres

A furlong is an eighth of a mile. You won’t come across furlongs very often, unless you are interested in horse racing

A recipe calls for half a pound of flour. If 1 pound = 0.454 kg, how many grams of flour are required?

[ ]	454 grams
[x]	227 grams
[ ]	0.454 grams
[ ]	0.227 grams

If 1 pound = 0.454 kg, then half-a-pound = 0.227 kg
Next we have to convert kg to grams by multiplying by 1,000: 0.227 x 1,000 = 227 grams

[ ]	14.2 m²
[ ]	3.3 m²
[x]	10.7 m²
[ ]	9.7 m²

First, find the area of the whole wall: 7 x 2 = 14 m²
Next, find the area of the doorway: 1.5 x 2.2 = 3.3 m²
Finally, we subtract the doorway’s area from that of the wall: 14 - 3.3 = 10.7 m²

An average person has around 5 litres of blood. If 1 pint = 0.57 litres, how many pints of blood are in an average body (to the nearest pint)?

[ ]	3 pints
[ ]	8 pints
[ ]	7 pints
[x]	9 pints

To convert litres into pints, divide by 0.57: 5 ÷ 0.57 = 8.772, which we round up to 9 pints