Weights and measurements worksheets
Free worksheets: Weights and measurements, KS2
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Calculating with length
Ready for some calculations with length? Rulers at the ready...
Reading scales and solving problems
Can you read the scales and solve these potato-weight problems?
Calculating perimeters
To find the perimeter of a shape you must add up the lengths of each of the sides. Can your child calculate the perimeters of these common shapes?
Calculating volume
Volume is the amount of 3D space that an object occupies. Volume can be measured in cubes. Calculate the number of cubes in each shape to work out the volume.
Estimate volume
Look at these containers. Which do you think has the greatest volume? (Think about their real-life size by considering what is inside.) Put them in order from smallest to largest volume. Estimate the volume in cm3, then calculate the volume to see how accurate you were.
Reading measurements: capacity
Do you know your litres from your millilitres? Test yourself with these questions.
Length word problems
Can you work out these word problems? Remember that there are 100 centimetres in one metre. There are 1000 metres in one kilometre.
Capacity word problems
Here are some tricky problems that involve capacity. You can fill a measuring jug with water to help you work them out.
Measurement terms around the house
Cut out the cards. Put some Blu Tack on the back of them, then go on a measurement trail around your house. What items could be described by the words? Stick your cards on them!
Measurement problems
Can you work out these measurement problems? Draw pictures to help you visualise the problems.
Estimate then measure
An estimate is a clever guess. It’s a guess that you think carefully about before making. Have a look at your ruler. Can you find 3cm? Can you estimate whether each of the items below is shorter or longer than 3cm? Write your estimate underneath the picture.
Comparing weights directly
Find these objects in your house, then search around your home or garden for things that are lighter and heavier. Fill out the chart, finding something that is heavier and lighter than each of the objects.
Comparing lengths in cm
Here are some rather funny aliens. Can you measure them from head to toes (if they have any!) using a ruler? Under each alien write their length in centimetres.
Comparing lengths treasure hunt
You are going to go on a treasure hunt around your house, finding things that are longer or shorter than other things. Then draw a picture of what you’ve found!
Cool maths games for kids
Add an extra learning dimension to family game time – try one of our Cool Maths board games and help reinforce your child's knowledge of number bonds, percentages and fractions while you play. Compiled by deputy headteacher Matt Revill and packed with 20 games, this maths learning pack covers all the key skills your child will need to master as part of the primary numeracy curriculum.
Calculating perimeters
To find the perimeter of a shape you must add up the lengths of each of the sides. Can your child calculate the perimeters of these common shapes?
Measure objects in your home
Children will love the challenge of this practical worksheet/ activity designed to improve measuring and estimating ability. How many units of measurement can they think of, and how many household items can they measure?
Measuring liquid
A worksheet encouraging children to estimate and then find ways of measuring the amounts of water they use doing everyday activities.
Make hand and foot measuring sticks
This engaging activity is an excellent practical resource for your child to build on their understanding of measurement by making their very own hand and foot measuring sticks. Make the sticks, then set them loose around the house to measure away to their hearts' content! Helps with mathematical vocabulary too!
Calculate area and perimeter
This activity encourages your child to measure your kitchen at home and then calculate its perimeter and area.
Comparing measures: describing objects using the correct vocabulary
A worksheet for budding artists! Can you draw a tall flower and a taller tree? What about a small ant? Children will be asked to produce a piece of artwork using the description and then improve their knowledge of correct measurement vocabulary by describing their picture back to others.
Comparing weights
This practical and fun activity will enable your child to compare weights of two household objects to see which is the heaviest. Why not find other objects to compare as well?
Practise estimating measurements
Practise estimating measurements is a Key Stage 1 worksheet and it will help your child improve their maths skills by making some muffins.