Math · Topic 58 of 124
Unit Conversion
⭐ MasteredConverting units means changing a measurement into another unit of the same type. For example, 1 metre equals 100 centimetres and 1 kilometre equals 1,000 metres.
💡 Fun fact
A 2-kilometre walk is the same as a 2,000-metre walk.
All about Unit Conversion
Unit conversion changes a measurement into another unit of the same type. For example, 1 metre equals 100 centimetres, and 1 kilometre equals 1,000 metres.
Converting units is important in science, travel and cooking.
Converting from a small unit to a big unit means dividing. 5 kilometres. Always check whether your answer should be bigger or smaller than the starting number.
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Real-life uses of Unit Conversion
- Converting distances for maps
- Measuring ingredients in different units
- Comparing lengths in science experiments
Frequently asked questions about Unit Conversion
How many centimetres are in a metre?
There are 100 centimetres in a metre.
Why convert units?
Converting units makes it easier to compare measurements.