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Measuring Length - Worksheet 3 - 1st Grade

Easy

Measure objects using non-standard units (Easy)

10 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: measurement, counting

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 10 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing measuring length. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Measuring with non-standard units builds conceptual understanding of measurement before transitioning to inches and centimeters.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
Solution Steps:
  1. Line up paper clips end to end next to the crayon.
  2. Make sure there are no gaps between clips.
  3. Count the paper clips: 4.
Answer: 4
Tip: When measuring, always start at one end and line up your units with no gaps and no overlaps!
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.
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The crayon is ___ paper clips long.

Answer Key

1. 42. 43. 34. 55. 46. 47. 38. 29. 310. 4

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