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Grade 2 Measuring & Comparing Length Worksheet with Answers

Grade 2 (US) · Year 3 (UK) · Class 2 (India) · Math

Unit 4: Measurement, Time & MoneyLengthCCSS 2.MD.B.5

Measuring and comparing lengths, finding differences in length and choosing sensible units. This free early elementary worksheet has 12 questions and a full answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF — every answer is checked by code, not guessed.

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Measuring & Comparing Length

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Learning goal: Length · CCSS 2.MD.B.5

Directions: Solve each problem. Show your work, then write your answer in the box.

Example

Would you measure the length of a paper clip in centimeters or meters?

Answer: centimeters

RememberMeasuring length

051015cmStart measuring at 0.100 cm = 1 m · 12 in = 1 ftLonger − shorter = how much longer
  1. 1

    Two pieces of string are 27 in and 17 in long. What is their total length?

    Show your work
    Answer
  2. 2

    Would you measure the distance between two towns in meters or kilometers?

    MetersKilometers
  3. 3

    A red ribbon is 47 m long. A blue ribbon is 41 m long. How much longer is the red ribbon?

    Show your work
    Answer
  4. 4

    Would you measure the length of a ladybug in centimeters or meters?

    CentimetersMeters
  5. 5

    Two pieces of string are 15 m and 14 m long. What is their total length?

    Show your work
    Answer
  6. 6

    Would you measure the length of a classroom in centimeters or meters?

    CentimetersMeters
  7. 7

    Two pieces of string are 25 m and 15 m long. What is their total length?

    Show your work
    Answer
  8. 8

    Two pieces of string are 59 ft and 24 ft long. What is their total length?

    Show your work
    Answer
  9. 9

    A red ribbon is 87 ft long. A blue ribbon is 13 ft long. How much longer is the red ribbon?

    Show your work
    Answer
  10. 10

    A red ribbon is 42 in long. A blue ribbon is 40 in long. How much longer is the red ribbon?

    Show your work
    Answer
  11. 11

    Two pieces of string are 80 cm and 17 cm long. What is their total length?

    Show your work
    Answer
  12. 12

    Two pieces of string are 54 cm and 27 cm long. What is their total length?

    Show your work
    Answer

★ Challenge corner for fast finishers

I am thinking of a number. If I double it and add 8, I get 66. What is my number?

How did I do?

Teacher's comments

Free printable worksheets with answer keys · aethelsystems.com/worksheets/math/2/compare_length

Answer key (click to show)
  1. 1.44 in
  2. 2.kilometers
  3. 3.6 m
  4. 4.centimeters
  5. 5.29 m
  6. 6.meters
  7. 7.40 m
  8. 8.83 ft
  9. 9.74 ft
  10. 10.2 in
  11. 11.97 cm
  12. 12.81 cm
  13. ★29 (challenge corner)

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