Measuring in Centimeters - Worksheet 1 - 2nd Grade

Easy

Use stated measurement scales and unit relationships to find lengths, masses and capacities.

easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.

12 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: measurement, metric units

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 2nd Grade students practicing measuring in centimeters. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Read whole numbers, use basic arithmetic and identify the units in a question.

  • Use stated measurement scales and unit relationships to find lengths, masses and capacities.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
Solution Steps:
  1. Subtract the starting mark from the ending mark.
Answer: 8 centimeters
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Read the ruler marks to find the strip's length in centimeters. Each small interval is 1 centimeter. The drawing is not actual size.
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Answer Key

1. 4 centimeters2. 8 centimeters3. 4 centimeters4. 6 centimeters5. 7 centimeters6. 5 centimeters7. 9 centimeters8. 10 centimeters9. 4 centimeters10. 2 centimeters11. 8 centimeters12. 4 centimeters

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