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Free 1st Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 1

Compare and order lengths, masses and capacities: longer and shorter, heavier and lighter, holds more and holds less, then find the difference. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This 1st Grade 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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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
Math
Topic
Measurement
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

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

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). 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?

1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on measurement. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; an easier version and a harder version are 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 TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · Mathematics · Measurement

1st Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 1

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Date

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

1.Which is heavier? The suitcase (9 kg) or the dog (6 kg)?
  1. Athe suitcase
  2. Bthe dog
2.Order from smallest to largest: 10 L, 6 L, 9 L (answer space)
3.Which is shorter? The stick (14 cm) or the rope (20 cm)?
  1. Athe stick
  2. Bthe rope
4.Which holds more? The fish tank (8 L) or the tub (4 L)?
  1. Athe fish tank
  2. Bthe tub
5.Order from smallest to largest: 4 L, 9 L, 7 L (answer space)
6.Which is heavier? The box of books (7 kg) or the dog (1 kg)?
  1. Athe box of books
  2. Bthe dog
7.Which is shorter? The snake (23 cm) or the ribbon (17 cm)?
  1. Athe snake
  2. Bthe ribbon
8.Order from lightest to heaviest: 9 kg, 2 kg, 8 kg (answer space)
9.Which holds less? The sink (4 L) or the bucket (5 L)?
  1. Athe sink
  2. Bthe bucket
10.Which holds less? The watering can (4 L) or the tub (10 L)?
  1. Athe watering can
  2. Bthe tub
11.Order from lightest to heaviest: 8 kg, 10 kg, 6 kg (answer space)
12.Which is longer? The worm (17 cm) or the rope (28 cm)?
  1. Athe worm
  2. Bthe rope
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Last reviewed
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