Estimate, Then Measure in Inches
A free printable estimate, then measure in inches worksheet with an answer key. Guess how many inches long each object is, then measure it with the ruler below. Perfect for 2nd grade practice at home or in class.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Grade 2
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable estimate, then measure in inches worksheet with an answer key. Guess how many inches long each object is, then measure it with the ruler below. It fits second grade, around ages 7 to 8. Measure a few things at home too, like a spoon, a shoe or a toy car.
Answer key at a glance
1) in. in. 3 ~; 2) in. in. 5 ~; 3) in. in. 1 ~; 4) in. in. 2 ~.
Tips for using it
- Line the object up with the 0 on the ruler, not with the end of the ruler.
- Guess first, then measure: kids get better at estimating with every try.
- Before using a ruler, check that the end of the object sits exactly on the 0 line.
- Say the unit with every answer: 4 is not finished, 4 inches is.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
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