Speed, time and distance
Japanese school year: Elementary 5
What you learn
Learn the relationships among speed, time, and distance, and how to calculate each quantity using formulas. This concept is useful in daily life for estimating travel times and distances. A solid foundation in basic multiplication and division is helpful before beginning.
Key points
This formula is used to calculate the distance traveled. It is found by multiplying the speed by the elapsed time . For example, traveling at for hours covers a distance of .
This formula is used to calculate the speed of motion. It is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken . For example, covering in hours gives a speed of .
This formula is used to calculate the travel time . It is determined by dividing the total distance by the speed . For example, traveling at takes hours.
This is an essential rule when calculating speed and distance. Always align the units of speed and time—such as pairing kilometers per hour with hours, or meters per minute with minutes—before computing.
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