Time Conversion (Year 5)
Practise time conversion within Measurement for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 5 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
How many ml in 2.5 l?
- 2,500 ml
- 25 ml
- 250 ml
- 25,000 ml
Answer: 2,500 ml. 1 l = 1,000 ml.
ProCompare and infer.
Which is longer: 1.25 m or 130 cm?
- 130 cm
- 1.25 m
- Equal
- Cannot tell
Answer: 130 cm. 1.25 m = 125 cm; 130 > 125.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Why does 1 ml = 1 cm³?
- By definition — both measure 1 cubic centimetre of space. 1 litre = 1,000 ml = 1,000 cm³ = 1 dm³.
- Coincidence.
- Convention.
- Both small.
Answer: By definition — both measure 1 cubic centimetre of space. 1 litre = 1,000 ml = 1,000 cm³ = 1 dm³.. Defined relationship.
Related skills
Frequently asked questions
- What is time conversion?
- Practise time conversion within Measurement for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- How can my child practise time conversion at home?
- Work through the examples below, then start a free adaptive session. Northstar adjusts the difficulty automatically and tracks mastery over time.
Practise this adaptively
Start a free session that adjusts to your child's level, tracks mastery and celebrates progress.
Start free