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.

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