Measuring Distance Worksheet
Grade 3 Math worksheet focusing on measuring distance using rulers and understanding units.
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Measuring Distance
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the ruler image to help you answer questions about measuring length.
Look at the ruler below. Each mark represents 1 centimeter (cm).
1. How many centimeters long is the pencil shown below? Assume the pencil starts at 0 cm.
2. Draw a line that is 7 centimeters long.
Fill in the blank with the best unit of measurement (centimeters, meters, or kilometers).
1. The length of your math book is about 30 .
2. The height of a classroom door is about 2 .
3. The distance from your house to the school is about 1 .
4. A small paperclip is about 3 long.
1. Which unit would you use to measure the length of a car?
centimeters
meters
kilometers
inches
2. If you walk 1000 meters, how many kilometers have you walked?
1 kilometer
10 kilometers
100 kilometers
1000 kilometers
Read each statement and circle True or False.
1. A meter is longer than a centimeter.
True
False
2. You would use kilometers to measure the length of your finger.
True
False
1. Explain why it is important to use the correct unit of measurement when measuring different objects.