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Worksheets›Grade 5›Multi-digit & decimal operations›Comparing decimals to thousandths

Comparing Decimals to Thousandths 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 5CCSS 5.NBT.A.3bAnswer key includedPDF · Print
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Easy: Same number of decimal places

  1. 1.9.030 9.792
  2. 2.1.619 1.182
  3. 3.1.450 1.771
  4. 4.2.126 2.869
  5. 5.2.654 2.014
  6. 6.4.856 4.612
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

Write both numbers with the same number of decimal places by adding zeros at the end; this doesn't change their values. Then compare place by place from the left, starting with the whole numbers, then tenths, hundredths and thousandths.

Easy9.757 9.084Same number of decimal placesMedium1.356 1.3Different numbers of decimal placesHard6.5 6.50Close values, and equal values with extra zeros

How to solve it: a worked example

Write <, > or =.

  1. Start0.934 0.207
  2. Compare place by place from the left0.934 > 0.207
  3. Answer>

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Thinking the decimal with more digits is greater, so 0.125 seems greater than 0.5.
  • Thinking 0.3 and 0.300 are different numbers.
  • Comparing the digits at the end instead of from the left.

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

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FAQ

Are 0.3 and 0.300 equal?

Yes. Zeros at the end of a decimal don't change its value: 3 tenths is the same as 300 thousandths.

How do you compare 0.407 and 0.47?

Compare the tenths (both 4), then the hundredths: 0 is less than 7, so 0.407 < 0.47. Writing both with three places (0.407 and 0.470) makes it clear.

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 comparing decimals to thousandths 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.