Kilometres and Metres Conversion

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📏 Part 1: Basic Conversion

Remember: 1 kilometre = 1,000 metres

1. Convert these kilometres to metres:

a) 2 km = _________ metres

b) 5 km = _________ metres

c) 3.5 km = _________ metres

2. Convert these metres to kilometres:

a) 4,000 m = _________ km

b) 7,500 m = _________ km

c) 2,250 m = _________ km

3. Which is longer? Circle the correct answer:

3 km or 2,500 m

1.5 km or 1,800 m

4,200 m or 4 km

➕ Part 2: Addition and Subtraction

4. A runner runs 2 kilometres, then runs another 750 metres. How far has the runner run in total?

Step 1: Estimate first: _____________

Answer: _________ metres or _________ km

5. A cyclist travels 4.5 km to school, then 1,200 m to the shops. What is the total distance travelled?

Step 1: Estimate first: _____________

Answer: _________ metres or _________ km

🚴 Part 3: Real-Life Problem Solving

6. Sarah is planning a bike ride. She wants to cycle 3 km to the park, then 850 m around the park, and finally 2.5 km home by a different route.

a) Estimate the total distance: _____________

b) Calculate the exact total distance:

c) Was your estimate close to the actual answer? Explain:

7. A school is organising a sponsored walk. The route is 2.8 km long. If pupils have already walked 1,650 metres, how much further do they need to walk?

My estimate: _____________

Answer: _________ metres

8. Challenge Problem: Tom says "I live 2,500 metres from school and my friend lives 3 km from school, so together we live 5.5 km from school." Is Tom correct? Explain your reasoning: