Kilometres and Metres Conversions

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📏 Part 1: Conversions and Basic Problems

1. Convert these distances to metres:

a) 3 kilometres = ________ metres

b) 7.5 kilometres = ________ metres

c) 12 kilometres = ________ metres

2. Convert these distances to kilometres:

a) 4,000 metres = ________ kilometres

b) 8,500 metres = ________ kilometres

c) 15,200 metres = ________ kilometres

3. A runner completes 2 kilometres, then runs another 850 metres. What is the total distance in metres?

4. Which distance is longer? Circle your answer and explain why.

3.2 kilometres

3,150 metres

Explanation: ________________________________

🧠 Part 2: Multi-Step Problem Solving

5. A cyclist plans a route with three stages: 4.5 kilometres, 1,200 metres, and 2.8 kilometres.
First estimate, then calculate the total distance in kilometres.

My estimate: ________ kilometres (explain your thinking)

Exact calculation:

Total distance: ________ kilometres

6. A school walking route is 2.4 kilometres long. If pupils have already walked 1,650 metres, how much further do they need to walk? Give your answer in metres.

7. Compare these three distances and put them in order from shortest to longest:

Distance A: 5,200 metres

Distance B: 4.8 kilometres

Distance C: 5.5 kilometres

Order: ________ < ________ < ________

Show your working to justify your answer:

🌟 Part 3: Real-World Applications

8. A delivery van travels from the depot to three shops:
• Depot to Shop A: 3.2 kilometres
• Shop A to Shop B: 1,750 metres
• Shop B to Shop C: 2,400 metres
If the van returns directly from Shop C to the depot (4.1 kilometres), what is the total distance travelled?

Total distance: ________ kilometres

9. Challenge Problem: A marathon is 42.195 kilometres long. If a runner has completed 38,500 metres, estimate how much further they need to run. Then calculate the exact distance remaining. Was your estimate close?

My estimate: ________________________________

Exact answer: ________ metres remaining

Reflection on estimate: ________________________________