GCSE Maths

GCSE Maths Conversions and Units Exam Questions

Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Conversions and Units, with full model answers. Covers converting units of length, area, volume, time and compound units.

Conversions and Units exam questions

1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.

About GCSE Maths Conversions and Units

Conversions and Units is a Grade 3+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.

What you need to know

  • Area 1 m² = 10 000 cm².
  • Volume 1 m³ = 1 000 000 cm³ and 1 cm³ = 1 ml.
  • Imperial Approximate conversions given in questions.

Common mistakes in Conversions and Units

  • Using 100 for area conversions.
  • Forgetting cm³ and ml are equal.

Try two Conversions and Units exam-style questions

1. Convert 3.5 m² to cm². (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

35 000 cm²

2. Convert 2400 cm³ to litres. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

2.4 litres

Conversions and Units FAQs

Which exam boards include Conversions and Units?

These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.

What grade is Conversions and Units in GCSE Maths?

It is a Grade 3+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.

How should I use these Conversions and Units questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.