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Grade 12

Imperial Units - Mixed questions

Lesson

We've looked at how to convert length, weight, and capacity between the metric and imperial systems. Look over these summary tables, then check out the worked examples so you're ready to convert!

 

Length

Here is a summary of approximate conversions between metric and imperial units of length.

Metric Imperial
1 millimetre 0.04 inches
1 centimetre 0.4 inches
1 metre 1.1 yards
1 kilometre 0.6 miles

 

Mass

Here is a summary of approximate conversions between imperial and metric units of mass.

Metric Imperial
1 ounce 28.4 grams
1 pound 454 grams
1 stone 6.4 kilograms
1 ton 907.2 kilograms

 

Capacity

Here is a summary of approximate conversions between imperial and metric units of capacity.

Metric Imperial
1 pint 0.5 litres
1 quart 0.9 litres
1 gallon 3.8 litres


 

 

Worked Examples 

Question 1

The world’s heaviest pumpkin was grown in America and weighs just over $2000$2000 lbs.

Using the conversion $2.2$2.2 lbs$=$=$1$1 kg, state the weight of the pumpkin in kilograms.

Round your answer to one decimal place.

Question 2

Using the given table of conversions, find the metric equivalents for the following measurements:

Conversion Table
$1$1 in $=$= $2.5$2.5 cm
$1$1 gallon $=$= $4.5$4.5 L
$1$1 kg $=$= $2.2$2.2 lbs
$1$1 mile $=$= $1.6$1.6 km
  1. $55$55 inches of ribbon

  2. $4000$4000 gallons of crude oil

  3. $5$5 lbs of flour (give your answer correct to 2 decimal places)

  4. $20$20 mile long tunnel

 

 

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