Lucy
Ask the AI Tutor
Need help with Measures (Year 6)? Ask our AI Tutor!
Lucy AI Tutor - Lucy
Connecting with Tutor...
Please wait while we establish connection
Lucy
Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with Measures (Year 6) today?
now
Measures (Year 6)
You would use grams to measure the weight of a paper clip.

Measures (Year 6)

In Year 6 Maths, pupils master measures by solving multi-step problems, converting units, and applying perimeter, area, and volume to more complex, real-world contexts.

Explore the Topic →
(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

The largest snowflake ever recorded was 38 centimetres wide, bigger than a school ruler.

In KS2 Maths, Year 6 pupils bring together all their skills in measures, confidently converting between units, tackling perimeter, area, and volume problems, and applying this knowledge to real-life challenges.

  • Perimeter: The distance all the way around the edge of a shape.
  • Area: The amount of surface covered by a 2D shape, measured in square units.
  • Metric System: A system of measurement based on units of 10, including metres, litres, and grams.
What do Year 6 pupils learn about measures?

Year 6 pupils learn to calculate perimeter, area, and volume, convert between metric units, and apply their knowledge to multi-step word problems.

How do you find the volume of a cuboid?

The volume of a cuboid is found by multiplying its length × width × height. The answer is given in cubic units such as cm³ or m³.

Why is converting units important in Year 6 Maths?

Converting units helps pupils solve real-world problems, like changing grams to kilograms when cooking or metres to kilometres when measuring distances.

1 .
Approximately how many grams are equal to 1 ounce?
0.3g
3g
30g
300g
1oz (1 ounce) = 28.3g
2 .
How many kg in one tonne?
10kg
100kg
1,000kg
10,000kg
A non-metric ton is equal to 1,016kg - slightly heavier than a metric tonne
3 .
100 centilitres is equal to?
1 litre
10 litres
100 litres
1,000 litres
We can shorten centilitre to cl
4 .
Roughly how many pounds in 1kg?
1 pound
2 pounds
2.2 pounds
2.5 pounds
1lb (1 pound) = 454g
5 .
How many miles in 8 km?
0.5 mile
5 miles
50 miles
500 miles
To convert km to miles divide by 8 and then times by 5.
To convert miles to km divide by 5 and then times by 8
6 .
Which unit would you use to measure the weight of a paper clip?
kg
ml
cm
grams
Some paperclips would probably weigh even less than a gram!
7 .
How do we write 375ml in litres?
0.375 l
3.75 l
37.5 l
375 l
To convert millilitres to litres, divide by 1,000
8 .
What is 4.219km in metres?
42.19m
421.9m
4,219m
42,190m
To convert kilometres to metres, times by 1,000
9 .
How many ml in 1 centilitre?
1ml
10ml
100ml
1,000ml
1 litre = 100cl = 1,000ml
10 .
Which unit would you use to measure the distance between the Moon and Earth?
cm
metres
mm
miles
Kilometres could also be used
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Measures

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

© Copyright 2016-2025 - Education Quizzes
Work Innovate Ltd - Design | Development | Marketing