Measuring Length Worksheets
Measure pictured strips using equal unit blocks, compare two lengths, and find missing lengths. Count the spaces, not the boundary marks.
Before you begin
Count to 15 and compare whole numbers. Each box represents one equal unit.
Worked example
How many unit blocks long is the pictured pencil? Each box is 1 unit.
- Count each equal box once, from left to right.
Answer: 5 units
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
- Easy: Count the equal unit blocks in one pictured object.
- Medium: Compare two pictured lengths and find their difference.
- Hard: Join two measured pieces and find their total length.
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Preview and print an easy set
Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
How many unit blocks long is the pictured crayon? Each box is 1 unit.
2
How many unit blocks long is the pictured strip? Each box is 1 unit.
3
How many unit blocks long is the pictured ribbon? Each box is 1 unit.
4
How many unit blocks long is the pictured strip? Each box is 1 unit.
5
How many unit blocks long is the pictured pencil? Each box is 1 unit.
6
How many unit blocks long is the pictured pencil? Each box is 1 unit.
Answer Key
1. 3 units2. 8 units3. 8 units4. 7 units5. 6 units6. 10 units