GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Metric Conversions Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Metric Conversions, with full model answers. Covers converting between metric units of length, mass and capacity.
Metric Conversions 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 Metric Conversions
Metric Conversions is a Grade 1+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit AQA GCSE, Edexcel GCSE, OCR GCSE, WJEC GCSE, Eduqas GCSE, CCEA GCSE, Cambridge 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
- Length 10 mm = 1 cm, 100 cm = 1 m, 1000 m = 1 km.
- Mass and capacity 1000 g = 1 kg, 1000 ml = 1 litre.
- Method Multiply when going to a smaller unit, divide when going to a larger one.
Common mistakes in Metric Conversions
- Multiplying instead of dividing.
- Mixing up 100 and 1000.
Try two Metric Conversions exam-style questions
1. Convert 3.2 km to metres. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
3200 m
2. Convert 450 g to kg. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
0.45 kg
Metric Conversions FAQs
Which exam boards include Metric Conversions?
These questions suit AQA GCSE, Edexcel GCSE, OCR GCSE, WJEC GCSE, Eduqas GCSE, CCEA GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Metric Conversions in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 1+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Metric Conversions questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
