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Worksheets›Grade 2›Time, money & length›Measuring length with a ruler

Measuring Length with a Ruler Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 2CCSS 2.MD.A.1Answer key includedPDF · Print
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Easy: Centimetres, starting at 0

  1. 1.How long is the pencil?0123456789101112cm
  2. 2.How long is the pencil?012345678910cm
  3. 3.How long is the pencil?012345678910cm
  4. 4.How long is the pencil?012345678910cm
  5. 5.How long is the pencil?012345678910cm
  6. 6.How long is the pencil?012345678910cm
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

Line the object up with 0 and read the number at its other end. If it doesn't start at 0, subtract the number where it starts from the number where it ends, or count the spaces between them. Always write the unit.

EasyHow long is the pencil?012345678910cmCentimetres, starting at 0MediumHow long is the pencil?012345678910cmCentimetres or inches, starting at 0HardHow long is the pencil?012345678inNot starting at 0

How to solve it: a worked example

How long is each pencil?

  1. StartHow long is the pencil?012345678910cm
  2. It starts at 0, so read the number at its end3 cm
  3. Answer3 cm

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Reading the number at the end when the pencil doesn't start at 0.
  • Counting the tick marks instead of the spaces between them.
  • Leaving off the unit, or writing cm on an inch ruler.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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FAQ

How do you measure an object that doesn't start at 0?

Subtract the start mark from the end mark. A pencil from 3 cm to 11 cm is 8 cm long. You can also count the units between the two ends.

Why do inch rulers show half marks?

Many objects fall between whole inches. The shorter marks show the halfway points so measurements can be read to the nearest half inch.

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix measuring length with a ruler with other skills?

Yes. In the generator, add more skills; each gets its own section on the sheet with its own instructions.

Is it free to print?

Yes. Generating and printing from the browser is free with no sign-up. PDF downloads need a free account.