Year 3 Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 3 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 3 measurement worksheet.
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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 shorter? The ribbon (76 cm) or the train (64 cm)?
- Athe ribbon
- Bthe train
Answer: the train
76 cm > 64 cm.
2.Order from lightest to heaviest: 10 kg, 15 kg, 32 kg
Answer: 10 kg, 15 kg, 32 kg
3.The sack of potatoes is 23 kg. The suitcase is 19 kg. The sack of potatoes is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 4
- 23 − 19 = 4
4.Which is longer? The snake (88 cm) or the pencil (49 cm)?
- Athe snake
- Bthe pencil
Answer: the snake
88 cm > 49 cm.
5.Order from lightest to heaviest: 21 kg, 28 kg, 16 kg
Answer: 16 kg, 21 kg, 28 kg
6.The crayon is 71 cm. The rope is 12 cm. The crayon is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 59
- 71 − 12 = 59
7.Which is lighter? The dog (22 kg) or the suitcase (39 kg)?
- Athe dog
- Bthe suitcase
Answer: the dog
22 kg < 39 kg.
8.Order from shortest to longest: 48 cm, 55 cm, 12 cm
Answer: 12 cm, 48 cm, 55 cm
9.The bag of sand is 15 kg. The parcel is 11 kg. The bag of sand is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 4
- 15 − 11 = 4
10.Which holds more? The tub (23 L) or the watering can (41 L)?
- Athe tub
- Bthe watering can
Answer: the watering can
23 L < 41 L.
11.Order from lightest to heaviest: 12 kg, 10 kg, 8 kg
Answer: 8 kg, 10 kg, 12 kg
12.The parcel is 47 kg. The suitcase is 29 kg. The parcel is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 18
- 47 − 29 = 18
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