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Free Year 2 Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2

Compare and order lengths, masses and capacities: longer and shorter, heavier and lighter, holds more and holds less, then find the difference. Expected-level practice for this year group. This Year 2 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 2
Subject
Maths
Topic
Measurement
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • comparing lengths, masses and capacities
  • ordering measurements
  • finding the difference between two measurements

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 2 students (typically ages 7–8) working on measurement. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 2 · Mathematics · Measurement

Year 2 Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2

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cm = centimetres (length), kg = kilograms (mass), L = litres (capacity). Compare the numbers when the units are the same.

1.Which is longer? The pencil (51 cm) or the crayon (75 cm)?
  1. Athe pencil
  2. Bthe crayon
2.Order from smallest to largest: 33 L, 50 L, 28 L (answer space)
3.The rope is 46 cm. The snake is 36 cm. The rope is (answer space) cm longer.
4.Which holds more? The fish tank (50 L) or the bucket (33 L)?
  1. Athe fish tank
  2. Bthe bucket
5.Order from smallest to largest: 9 L, 26 L, 14 L (answer space)
6.The pencil is 22 cm. The stick is 12 cm. The pencil is (answer space) cm longer.
7.Which is lighter? The parcel (23 kg) or the dog (7 kg)?
  1. Athe parcel
  2. Bthe dog
8.Order from shortest to longest: 100 cm, 69 cm, 91 cm (answer space)
9.The parcel is 50 kg. The box of books is 9 kg. The parcel is (answer space) kg heavier.
10.Which is heavier? The bag of sand (14 kg) or the suitcase (46 kg)?
  1. Athe bag of sand
  2. Bthe suitcase
11.Order from shortest to longest: 3 cm, 69 cm, 37 cm (answer space)
12.The water tank holds 44 L. The sink holds 42 L. The water tank holds (answer space) L more.
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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