Measurement - Grade 2 Math Worksheet 14 - Free Printable

Download this free printable Measurement worksheet for Grade 2 Math. Perfect for practice, homework, and classroom use.

Grade 2 Math practice

This printable Measurement worksheet is part of the free WizKidsHub Grade 2 Math collection. Print it at home or in the classroom for extra practice.

What this worksheet teaches

• Estimate a length first, then measure, and compare the estimate with the result.
• Add and subtract lengths to answer questions such as 'how much longer is A than B?'
• Understand that a larger unit gives a smaller count for the same object.
• Read simple scales and rulers where not every mark is numbered.

How to use this worksheet

Do the 'how much longer' questions with two real objects and the ruler in front of you the first time. These questions are measurement plus subtraction, and children who can do each separately still trip when the two are combined. Once they have measured and subtracted physically, the paper version follows quickly.

Sample questions from this worksheet

1. Which is longer: pencil or marker?
2. Which is shorter: 5 cm or 3 cm?

Frequently asked questions

Should Grade 2 work in centimetres or inches?

Whichever your school uses primarily, and ideally some exposure to both. The important idea is that the same object gives different numbers in different units - which is exactly why the unit must be written down.

How close should estimates be?

Roughly right is the aim, not exact. An estimate within about a quarter of the true length shows good sense of size at this age. The value is in noticing the gap between estimate and measurement, not in being nearly perfect.

Do we need a tape measure and a scale for this worksheet?

No - the worksheet stands alone. If you have them, measuring one or two real objects afterwards makes the tool-choice questions considerably more concrete.