Measuring with Inches and Centimeters
A Grade 2 math worksheet focused on understanding and using inches and centimeters for measurement.
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Measuring with Inches and Centimeters
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the ruler image to help you estimate and measure.
1. Which unit would you use to measure the length of a pencil? Circle the best answer.
Inches
Centimeters
2. Which unit would you use to measure the length of your classroom? Circle the best answer.
Inches
Centimeters
3. A paperclip is about 1 long.
4. A new crayon is about 3 long.
5. Your shoe is about 20 long.
Use the ruler below to measure the length of the line segments.

6. Measure this line segment in inches: inches.
7. Measure this line segment in centimeters: cm.
8. Is an inch longer or shorter than a centimeter?
9. If a ribbon is 10 centimeters long, would it be more or less than 10 inches long?
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