Discover engaging and educational "Understanding Measurements" worksheets designed for children ages 7-9 at Kids Academy. Our expertly crafted printables help young learners grasp fundamental measurement concepts through fun, interactive activities. Each worksheet provides practical exercises that introduce various measurement techniques, including length, weight, and volume, ensuring kids develop essential math skills. Ideal for both classroom and home use, our resources are aligned with curriculum standards to support comprehensive learning. Encourage your child's confidence in mathematics with our vibrant and easy-to-understand materials. Jumpstart their measurement journey today at Kids Academy!


Check out this FREE "Understanding measurements" Trial Lesson for age 7-9!

Measure and Compare 2 objects

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 7-9
  • Understanding measurements
  • Normal
Compare Length in Inches and Centimeters Worksheet
Compare Length in Inches and Centimeters Worksheet

Compare Length in Inches and Centimeters Worksheet

This worksheet has your child measuring objects in both centimeters and inches. The first task requires measuring both objects in centimeters, then finding their difference. The second task is the same but in inches.
Compare Length in Inches and Centimeters Worksheet
Worksheet
Steve's House: Measuring Length Worksheet
Steve's House: Measuring Length Worksheet

Steve's House: Measuring Length Worksheet

Introduce your kids to the various measuring tools and their uses. Explain how a ruler, plastic tape, yard stick, and metal tape measure are used to measure different objects. Guide them as they help Steve measure things in his home with the correct tool.
Steve's House: Measuring Length Worksheet
Worksheet
Inches, Feet and Yards Worksheet
Inches, Feet and Yards Worksheet

Inches, Feet and Yards Worksheet

Explain the size of measurements to your child by comparing them to objects they can visualize. For example, one inch is a bottle cap and one foot is the size of a hammer. Then, explain that one yard is the width of a door. Then, go through worksheets, circling the best estimates for each object's length.
Inches, Feet and Yards Worksheet
Worksheet
Measuring Quest: Inches and Centimeters - Part 2 Worksheet
Measuring Quest: Inches and Centimeters - Part 2 Worksheet

Measuring Quest: Inches and Centimeters - Part 2 Worksheet

This worksheet teaches kids how inches and centimeters measure up. It features rulers with centimeter measurements at the top, and inches at the bottom. Kids must choose the correct measurement for each object among the options provided.
Measuring Quest: Inches and Centimeters - Part 2 Worksheet
Worksheet
Compare Length in Centimeters Worksheet
Compare Length in Centimeters Worksheet

Compare Length in Centimeters Worksheet

To do this worksheet, your child needs to be able to measure accurately, add and subtract. They must measure both items and subtract the shorter from the longer to work out the difference in length.
Compare Length in Centimeters Worksheet
Worksheet
Measuring Musical Instruments Worksheet
Measuring Musical Instruments Worksheet

Measuring Musical Instruments Worksheet

Learning measurements can be tricky, but this worksheet makes it easy. Ask your child to identify the instruments in the pictures. Then, order them by length using the numbers. 3 is the longest, 1 is the shortest. Simple exercises like this will help them understand the different metric systems.
Measuring Musical Instruments Worksheet
Worksheet
Measure It Twice: Feet and Yards Worksheet
Measure It Twice: Feet and Yards Worksheet

Measure It Twice: Feet and Yards Worksheet

A car is pictured with a metric ruler in feet at the top and a yard ruler at the bottom. Get your child to look at the picture and complete sentences about it; for example, how many yards long is the car? Is a foot a bigger or smaller unit of measurement? It'll teach them that 1 yard is equal to 3 feet.
Measure It Twice: Feet and Yards Worksheet
Worksheet
Math PDF Worksheets: Cups, Pints and Quarts 2
Math PDF Worksheets: Cups, Pints and Quarts 2

Cups, Pints and Quarts 2 Worksheet

Practice measuring liquids with our free math worksheets. Learn how many cups are in a quart and how many quarts are in a gallon. Accurately calculate the answers and write them in the provided spaces. Visit Kids Academy for a collection of free worksheets and make math fun!
Cups, Pints and Quarts 2 Worksheet
Worksheet


Understanding measurements is vital for children ages 7-9, and it's important for both parents and teachers to recognize this. At this developmental stage, kids are beginning to grasp more concrete mathematical concepts, and measurement is a practical application of math knowledge that relates directly to their everyday experiences.

Firstly, learning measurements helps children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. When they measure objects or spaces, they learn to make estimates, comparisons, and decisions. These activities enhance their analytical abilities.

Secondly, understanding measurements fosters independence. Children who can measure ingredients for a recipe or determine if an object will fit in a particular space gain a sense of accomplishment and autonomy.

Thirdly, measurements form the foundation for future learning in science and mathematics. Accurate measurement skills are essential for understanding scientific experiments, technical subjects, and even in careers related to engineering, physics, and various trades.

Additionally, real-world contexts like cooking, building, and art projects become more accessible and enjoyable when children have a good grasp of different measurement units (inches, feet, centimeters, grams, liters, etc.).

In conclusion, foundational skills learned early in measurement provide cognitive and practical benefits that extend well beyond immediate academic performance, nurturing well-rounded, competent, and confident individuals. Therefore, it’s crucial for parents and teachers to prioritize and support understanding measurements in children.