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Free 2nd Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Getting Started

Compare and order lengths, masses and capacities: longer and shorter, heavier and lighter, holds more and holds less, then find the difference. A gentle first step with small numbers and plenty of space. This 2nd 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
2nd Grade
Subject
Math
Topic
Measurement
Difficulty
Getting started
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
  • using the words longer and shorter

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?

2nd Grade students (typically ages 7–8) working on measurement. It is pitched at getting started; a harder 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?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

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Success TutoringWorksheets2nd Grade · Mathematics · Measurement

2nd Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Getting Started

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Date

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Each ■ is one cube. Count the cubes to compare the trains.

1.Which train is longer?
  1. A■■■■■■■■■■
  2. B■■■■■■■
2.Which train is shorter?
  1. A■■■■■■■■■
  2. B■■■■■■■■
3.Which train is longer?
  1. A■■■■■■■
  2. B■■■■■■■■
4.Which train is shorter?
  1. A■■■■■■■■■
  2. B■■
5.Which train is longer?
  1. A■■■■■■■■
  2. B■■■■■■■
6.Which train is shorter?
  1. A■■■■
  2. B■■■■■■■■
7.Which train is shorter?
  1. A■■■■■
  2. B■■
8.Which train is shorter?
  1. A■■
  2. B■■■
9.Which train is longer?
  1. A■■■■
  2. B■■■
10.Which train is shorter?
  1. A■■■■■■
  2. B■■■
11.Which train is longer?
  1. A■■■■■■■■
  2. B■■■
12.Which train is longer?
  1. A■■■■
  2. B■■
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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