Practice
Measurement and Scale practice
Practise measurement and scale at your own pace. Choose a difficulty, try each question on paper or in your jotter, use hints only when you need a start, then show answers to check your work.
Build your confidence
Choose a difficulty and number of questions, write down your working, then reveal answers only when you are ready to check. Hints give a starting point without giving away the answer.
10 practice questions
Current set: Mixed. Show your method for each question before checking answers.
1. A wall is 4.5 m wide and 2.4 m high. Paint covers 10 m² per litre. How many whole litres should be bought for one coat?
Paint coverage
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
2. A model is built to a scale of 1:25. The real object is 3.2 m long. How long is the model in cm?
Model scale
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
3. A storage box measures 38 cm by 33 cm by 21 cm. What is its capacity in litres?
Storage box
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
4. On a map, 1 cm represents 5 km. A route is 3.5 cm on the map. What is the real distance?
Map scale
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
5. A rectangular room is 13 m by 7 m. What floor area must be covered?
Room floor plan
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
6. A rectangular garden is 12 m by 11 m. A gate 2 m wide will not need fencing. How much fencing is needed?
Garden fencing plan
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
7. A storage box measures 37 cm by 40 cm by 27 cm. What is its capacity in litres?
Storage box
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
8. A room is 4.2 m long and 3.6 m wide. Carpet costs £14.99 per m². Estimate the cost of carpeting the room.
Room and carpet cost
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
9. A wall is 5 m wide and 2.2 m high. Paint covers 8 m² per litre. How many whole litres should be bought for one coat?
Paint coverage
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
10. A model is built to a scale of 1:50. The real object is 4.8 m long. How long is the model in cm?
Model scale
Use the labels and units shown in the diagram.
Practice answers
Check your work when you are ready.