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Maths Quiz - Conversion Problems (Metric to Metric) (F) (Questions)

Convert metric units with confidence. Learn how to scale by powers of ten, use unit prefixes, and round answers sensibly for GCSE Foundation.

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In running, 5 km = 5000 m. Multiply by 1000 to turn kilometres into metres and compare race distances easily.

In GCSE Maths (Foundation), metric-to-metric conversions use powers of ten. Move between prefixes (mm, cm, m, km) by multiplying or dividing by 10, 100, or 1000. For areas use ×10²; for volumes use ×10³.

Key Terms

Prefix: A short form that scales a unit (e.g., kilo means ×1000, centi means ÷100).
Conversion factor: The number you multiply or divide by to change units (e.g., 1 km = 1000 m).
Place-value shift: Moving the decimal point left or right to multiply or divide by powers of ten.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I convert centimetres to metres quickly?

Divide by 100 because 1 m = 100 cm. For example, 250 cm ÷ 100 = 2.5 m.

What’s the difference between converting length, area, and volume?

Length scales by 10, 100, 1000. Area scales by 10² (e.g., cm² to m²), and volume by 10³ (e.g., cm³ to m³).

How can I remember metric prefixes for GCSE?

Common ones: milli (1/1000), centi (1/100), kilo (1000). Build a ladder: mm → cm → m → km and move the decimal each step.

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