Mathematics·Measurement·conceptual
Miles & Kilometres
Convert between miles and kilometres using the approximate relationship (5 miles ≈ 8 km)
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is mastering advanced measurement skills — calculating volume and area using formulas, converting between different units of measurement, and solving real-world problems involving length, mass, and capacity.
Evidence of understanding
- Convert 40 miles to approximately 64 km
- Explain why the conversion factor between miles and km is approximately 1.6
- Use the miles↔km relationship to compare a 10 km race with a 6-mile run
Assessment prompt
If Miles & Kilometres is driving 40 miles to a theme park, can they use the rule that 5 miles ≈ 8 km to estimate roughly how many kilometres that is?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.