Convert Miles to Kilometres

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

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.

5 miles = 8 kilometres

1 mile = 8 ÷ 5 = 16 ÷ 10 = 1.6 km

A mile is longer than a kilometre.

To convert miles to kilometres ÷ 5 and × 8

Example

Convert 30 miles to kilometres.

Answer

30 ÷ 5 = 6

6 × 8 = 48 kilometres

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