Calculate the perimeter of rectangles in centimetres and metres

Calculate the perimeter of rectangles in centimetres and metres

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn to convert between metres and centimetres and then use this knowledge to calculate perimeter.

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4 Questions

Q1.
How many centimetres are equivalent to 3 metres?
0.3 centimetres
30 centimetres
Correct answer: 300 centimetres
Q2.
One side of a square measures 3.2 metres. What is the perimeter in centimetres?
1.28 cm
Correct answer: 1280 cm
12800 cm
Q3.
If one side of a square measures 10mm, what will it's perimeter be? *
100 mm
20 mm
Correct answer: 40 mm
Q4.
What is the perimeter of the rectangle below in centimetres?
169 cm
Correct answer: 338 cm
50.9 cm

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UnitMaths / Area and perimeter