National 3 Applications of Mathematics

Measurement Worksheet

Name: __________________________Date: ___________________________Class: __________________________

Answer each question clearly. Show one step of working where you can, then write a final answer.

  1. 1

    Convert 80 mm to centimetres.

  2. 2

    On a plan, 1 cm represents 3 m. What real length is shown by 3 cm?

  3. 3

    Convert 2.75 litres to millilitres.

  4. 4

    A jug scale is marked in litres. The water level is at 3. What capacity is shown?

  5. 5

    A length is measured as 19.4 cm. Round this to the nearest centimetre.

  6. 6

    Convert 548 cm to metres.

  7. 7

    Convert 2500 ml to litres.

  8. 8

    Choose the most sensible unit for measuring the amount of water in a bottle.

  9. 9

    A rectangle is 15 cm long and 3 cm wide. Find its perimeter.

  10. 10

    Choose a sensible tool for measuring the length of a desk.