Measuring with a Ruler

A worksheet for 2nd graders to practice measuring objects using a ruler and understanding units of length.

Grade 2 Math MeasurementMeasurement Tools and StrategiesUsing a Ruler

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Fill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerTrue / FalseMultiple Choice

Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.2CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.3

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Read each question carefully and use your ruler to measure the objects or draw lines as instructed.

1. When we measure short objects, we usually use or .

2. There are 12 in 1 foot.

3. A ruler is a tool used to measure .

Use your ruler to measure the length of the ruler below. Write your answer in inches.

Length: inches

How many centimeters is that?

Length: cm

Use your ruler to draw a line that is 4 inches long.

Draw a line that is 7 centimeters long.

1. We start measuring from the very end of the ruler, not from the '1' mark.

True

False

2. Centimeters are usually shorter than inches.

True

False

1. Which unit would you use to measure the length of your pencil?

feet

inches

miles

yards