Convert Kilometres to Miles

In this worksheet, students will convert distances from kilometres to miles.

Key stage: KS 2

Year: Year 6 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic: Measurement

Curriculum subtopic: Convert Miles/Kilometres

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Worksheet Overview

Miles and kilometres are used to measure distances.

An old Roman mile was 1000 paces, each of 2 steps.

A kilometre is a more modern metric measurement, equivalent to 1000 metres.

8 kilometres = 5 miles

1 kilometre = 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625 miles

A kilometre is shorter than a mile.

To convert kilometres to miles: ÷ 8 and × 5

Example

Convert 32 kilometres to miles.

Answer

32 ÷ 8 = 4

4 × 5 = 20 miles

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