Measurement: Conversions & Estimating is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Mathematical Literacy CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Convert 3.5 kg to grams.
Answer: 3500 — To convert kg (larger unit) to g (smaller unit), multiply by 1000: 3.5 x 1000 = 3,500 g.
Easy
2. Convert 250 cm to metres.
Answer: 2.5 — To convert cm (smaller unit) to m (larger unit), divide by 100: 250 / 100 = 2.5 m.
Medium
3. Convert 4200 ml to litres.
Answer: 4.2 — To convert ml (smaller unit) to l (larger unit), divide by 1000: 4200 / 1000 = 4.2 l.
