Unit Conversion (Year 2)

Convert between metric units of length, mass and capacity.

The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.

Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

Which clock shows half past 3?

  • Minute hand on 6, hour halfway between 3 and 4.
  • Minute on 12, hour on 3.
  • Minute on 3, hour on 6.
  • Minute on 6, hour on 6.

Answer: Minute hand on 6, hour halfway between 3 and 4.. Half past = 30 mins.

ProCompare and infer.

20p + 50p = ?

  • 70p
  • 60p
  • 75p
  • £1

Answer: 70p. Adding pence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is unit conversion?
Convert between metric units of length, mass and capacity.
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