Measuring Distance Worksheet
Grade 2 Math worksheet focusing on measuring distance using rulers and understanding units of length.
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Measuring Distance
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to measure and answer.
1. We use a to measure the length of objects.
2. The two common units for measuring length are and .
3. One inch is than one centimeter.
4. A paperclip is about 1 long.
Use the ruler to measure the length of the pencil below to the nearest inch.

The pencil is about inches long.
5. Which unit would you use to measure the length of a classroom?
centimeters
inches
feet
millimeters
6. Which unit would you use to measure the length of an ant?
inches
feet
yards
centimeters
7. Estimate the length of your hand in inches. Then measure it. Was your estimate close?
8. Draw a line that you estimate to be 5 centimeters long. Then measure it to check.
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