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Measuring in inches and centimeters

Students practise estimating and measuring lengths with a ruler, then reading inches and centimeters; they answer short measurement questions using mixed scenarios (start-end on the ruler, choose the best unit). Level 2nd grade.

By Edform · Mathematics · Grade 2 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. A ruler starts at 0 inches at one end of a book. The other end lines up with 6 inches. How long is the book?
  2. A marker begins at the 2-inch mark on a ruler and ends at the 7-inch mark. How long is the marker?
  3. Which unit is a good choice for measuring the length of a pencil?
  4. Which unit would be a good choice for measuring the length of a classroom?
  5. Put the steps for measuring an object with a ruler in the correct order.
  6. Fill in the blank with the object's length.
  7. Choose the correct length to complete the sentence.
  8. Sort each object by the units that are usually useful for measuring its length.
  9. Mark each statement true or false.
  10. A straw starts at the 1-inch mark and ends at the 6-inch mark on a ruler. How many inches long is it?

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