Grade 1 Measurement Worksheets

Master measurement step by step, from basic concepts to advanced problem solving

Common Core: 1.MD

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Learning Path

Start with Lesson 1 and work your way through!

How to solve Grade 1 measurement problems

Real problems from these worksheets, solved one step at a time — the same explanations your child sees when practicing online.

  1. Example 1

    The ribbon is 3 inches. The pencil is 7 inches. Which is longer?

    1. Both are measured in inches, so compare the numbers: 7 is more than 3.
    2. The pencil (7 inches) is longer than the ribbon (3 inches).
    3. So the longer one is the pencil.

    Answer: pencil

  2. Example 2

    Which is bigger: a shoe or an ant?

    1. Think about the real things: an ant could walk across your fingernail, and a shoe fits your foot.
    2. A shoe is much bigger than an ant.
    3. So the bigger one is the shoe.

    Answer: shoe

  3. Example 3

    The rope is 8 inches. The eraser is 2 inches. Which is shorter?

    1. Both are measured in inches, so compare the numbers: 8 is more than 2.
    2. The rope (8 inches) is longer than the eraser (2 inches).
    3. So the shorter one is the eraser.

    Answer: eraser

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Grade 1 Measurement worksheets free?
All printable Measurement worksheets on MyMathKid are free to download and print. Answer keys are a premium feature available with a subscription.
How many Measurement worksheets are available for Grade 1?
There are 5 progressive Measurement lessons with worksheets for Grade 1, covering skills from foundational concepts to advanced problem solving.
Are these Measurement worksheets aligned to Common Core?
Yes — Grade 1 Measurement aligns with Common Core 1.MD (Measurement & Data).
What will my child practice with these Measurement worksheets?
Your child will practice: Comparing Lengths, Comparing Weights, Comparing Sizes, Telling Time to the Hour, and more.