Measuring Length - Worksheet 6 - 1st Grade

Medium

Measure pictured strips using equal unit blocks, compare two lengths, and find missing lengths. Count the spaces, not the boundary marks.

medium: Compare two pictured lengths and find their difference.

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

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing measuring length. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

Count to 15 and compare whole numbers. Each box represents one equal unit.

  • Measure pictured strips using equal unit blocks, compare two lengths, and find missing lengths. Count the spaces, not the boundary marks.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: How many unit blocks long is the pictured pencil? Each box is 1 unit.
Solution Steps:
  1. Count each equal box once, from left to right.
Answer: 5 units
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Compare the two string pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
string Astring B
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2
Compare the two ribbon pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
ribbon Aribbon B
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3
Compare the two crayon pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
crayon Acrayon B
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4
Compare the two string pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
string Astring B
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5
Compare the two strip pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
strip Astrip B
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6
Compare the two strip pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
strip Astrip B
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7
Compare the two bookmark pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
bookmark Abookmark B
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8
Compare the two bookmark pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
bookmark Abookmark B
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9
Compare the two crayon pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
crayon Acrayon B
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10
Compare the two string pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
string Astring B
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11
Compare the two ribbon pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
ribbon Aribbon B
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12
Compare the two ribbon pieces. Which is longer, and by how many units?
ribbon Aribbon B
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Answer Key

1. B, by 4 units2. A, by 5 units3. A, by 7 units4. A, by 4 units5. B, by 1 units6. B, by 2 units7. B, by 5 units8. A, by 5 units9. B, by 1 units10. B, by 1 units11. Same length12. B, by 2 units

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