Measurement Lab

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    Measure it up!

    Switch between cm, m, g, kg and litres. Start Easy with whole-number swaps — then level up!

    Next: pick Easy, Medium or Hard!

    Choose a level — Measurement

    Tap a level to start - you can always try again!

    Easy

    Warm-up - you have got this!

    Medium

    Ready for a challenge!

    Hard

    Super hard - go for it!

    About Measurement Lab - Units & Comparisons

    Compare lengths, masses and capacities and choose sensible metric units. Builds estimation before formal conversion work.

    Skills Practised

    • Metric units
    • Estimation
    • Comparing measures
    • Practical measurement sense

    How to Play

    Pick a level, read the measurement scenario, and choose the best unit or comparison.

    Top Tip

    Ask “would I use cm or km for this?” before looking at the numbers.

    In the real world

    Builders, nurses, chefs and athletes measure constantly. Choosing a sensible unit is half the skill of getting an accurate answer.

    Why This Matters at School

    Measurement links maths to PE, cooking and science experiments.

    Who Should Play This?

    Ages 7–12.

    Tips for Parents and Teachers

    • Measure a table together with a tape.
    • Cook and read millilitres on a jug.

    Common Difficulties

    Mixing m and km — remind them kilo means thousand.