Measuring Length with Metric Units
A Grade 1 math worksheet focusing on understanding and measuring length using metric units like centimeters.
Includes
2 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksTrue / False
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.A.2
Topics
mathgrade 1measurementlengthmetric unitscentimeters
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Measuring Length with Metric Units
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember to use centimeters (cm) when measuring length.
1. Look at the ruler below. What unit of measurement does it show?

2. Circle the object that is usually measured in centimeters:
a
A car
b
A pencil
3. A centimeter is a unit used to measure objects.
4. We use a to measure length.
5. A classroom whiteboard is usually about 10 centimeters long.
T
True
F
False
6. A paperclip is usually less than 5 centimeters long.
T
True
F
False
7. Draw a line that you think is about 5 centimeters long in the box below.