Converting speed units

Converting speed units.

  • Write the conversion fact before choosing whether to multiply or divide.
  • Area units use the square of a length conversion; volume units use its cube.
  • Time is based on 60, not 100. Keep the requested unit in your answer.

Example 1

Convert to . Give an exact answer.

Convert kilometres to metres and hours to seconds.
New speedMultiply by 3.6 for to km/; divide by 3.6 in the other direction.

Example 2

Convert to km/. Give an exact answer.

Convert kilometres to metres and hours to seconds.
New speedMultiply by 3.6 for to km/; divide by 3.6 in the other direction.

Your turn

Question 1

Convert to . Give an exact answer.

Check answer
Convert kilometres to metres and hours to seconds.
New speedMultiply by 3.6 for to km/; divide by 3.6 in the other direction.
Question 2

Convert to km/. Give an exact answer.

Check answer
Convert kilometres to metres and hours to seconds.
New speedMultiply by 3.6 for to km/; divide by 3.6 in the other direction.
Question 3

Convert to . Give an exact answer.

Check answer
Convert kilometres to metres and hours to seconds.
New speedMultiply by 3.6 for to km/; divide by 3.6 in the other direction.
Question 4

Convert to km/. Give an exact answer.

Check answer
Convert kilometres to metres and hours to seconds.
New speedMultiply by 3.6 for to km/; divide by 3.6 in the other direction.
Question 5

Convert to . Give an exact answer.

Check answer
Convert kilometres to metres and hours to seconds.
New speedMultiply by 3.6 for to km/; divide by 3.6 in the other direction.