Non-Standard Measurement Worksheets

These FREE Measurement Worksheets are a great way to teach kids about measurements using rulers and non-standard measurement units like cubes and paper clips! Plus, these math worksheets contain ample exercises so kids can build strong math skills and be prepared for real-life situations!

What is Measurement?

Measuring in math for young kids involves understanding and comparing physical quantities such as length, weight, capacity, and time. It helps kids understand the size, quantity, and the relationships between different objects and units.

What’s included in this Math Activity Pack?

💡 Use these activities with kindergarten through to 3rd grade!

Different ways to measure different objects using non-standard units: Kids can use items like paper clips, cubes, unsharpened pencils, and a ruler. (All items must be the same!)
Word problems: This activity involves five word problems containing some form of addition or subtraction using measurements.
Measure a friend: This activity involves finding a friend and measuring their hand, height, foot, arm, thumb, eye, nose, and leg! It is a perfect way to teach real-life measurement skills.
Size comparison: Kids can visually see that different objects are taller or shorter than one another.
Concept of length: Kids can determine the length of various objects, from shoes to a television.
Heights of objects: Kids can determine the height of certain animals and objects using rulers, cubes, and paper clips.
Measurement hunt: Kids have to find objects that are certain units of measurement, like 1 inch, 1 span, and 1 foot long.

Understanding Non-Standard vs Standard Measurement

💡 Non-standard and standard measurements are key concepts for teaching young kids about the world.

Non-standard measurement uses everyday objects. For example, kids might use paperclips to measure a book’s length or cups of rice to compare capacities. This method engages young kids using familiar items and helps them intuitively understand measuring.

Standard measurement uses established units like inches, centimeters, grams, and liters. It introduces kids to consistent units everyone understands, preparing them for advanced math and science.