Estimating Length Worksheet
Practice estimating the length of various objects using common units of measurement for second graders.
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Estimating Length
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Read each question carefully and estimate the length of the objects. Choose the best answer or write your estimate.
1. About how long is a new crayon?
1 inch
4 inches
1 foot
4 feet
2. Estimate the length of a classroom door.
10 inches
1 foot
7 feet
7 yards
3. A small paperclip is about 1 long.
4. A baseball bat is about 2 long.
5. A car is about 4 long.
6. Look at the ruler below. If you measure your pencil, do you think it would be closer to 6 inches or 6 feet?
7. Would you measure the length of your classroom in inches, feet, or yards? Why?
8. A standard school bus is about 10 feet long.
True
False
9. Your pinky finger is approximately 1 centimeter wide.
True
False