Lesson Worksheet: Metric Units of Length Mathematics

In this worksheet, we will practice estimating and measuring lengths in metric units.

Q1:

Which of the following is a reasonable length for a tennis racket?

  • A25 cm
  • B60 cm
  • C2 m
  • D1 m
  • E4 m

Q2:

Which of the following is the best estimate for the length of a pen?

  • A12 cm
  • B12 m
  • C12 km
  • D12 mm

Q3:

How long is the shown object in reality? Choose the answer that gives the best estimation.

  • A6 cm
  • B60 cm
  • C70 cm
  • D100 cm
  • E50 cm

Q4:

Estimate, in centimetres, the most likely length of a rubber.

  • A4 cm
  • B60 cm
  • C40 cm
  • D80 cm
  • E20 cm

Q5:

Which of the following is a reasonable length for a spoon?

  • A10 cm
  • B50 cm
  • C2 m
  • D3 m
  • E1 m

Q6:

Estimate the answer in centimetres and complete the following statement: The length of your bed is .

  • A7 cm
  • B20 cm
  • C5 cm
  • D30 cm
  • E200 cm

Q7:

Which of these is most likely to be the distance between two cities?

  • A44 km
  • B2‎ ‎000 cm
  • C84 m

Q8:

Which measurement below is closest to the length of a pencil?

  • A50 cm
  • B1 cm
  • C8 cm
  • D90 cm

Q9:

Which of the following would be the best estimate for the length of an adult’s little finger?

  • A6 cm
  • B90 cm
  • C34 cm
  • D2 cm
  • E1 cm

Q10:

Which of the following would be the best approximation for the length of the longest side of a maths book?

  • A5 cm
  • B2 cm
  • C60 cm
  • D70 cm
  • E25 cm

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