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Non-Standard Units: Compare
Work out the height of objects by counting the blocks. Compare the height of different objects.
Length
Browse our collection of length worksheets, activities and length word problems. These resources support the teaching of rules, units of length, conversion and more.
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These length worksheets include activities where students compare objects using terms such as longer, shorter and taller, as well as ordering lengths and identifying differences. Students also practise measuring using rulers and understanding how to choose appropriate units.
You’ll find worksheets that focus on estimating length, working with centimetres and metres, and measuring lines and objects accurately. Some activities introduce non-standard units to build early understanding before moving to standard measurement.
The collection includes a mix of comparison tasks, measuring activities and word problems across different levels, making it easy to build confidence with length and support practical measurement skills.
Non-Standard Units: Count
Work out the height of each object by counting the blocks.
Estimating Length
Estimate the length of each object to choose the most appropriate measurement.
Colour the Longest
Colour the longest object in each set.
Order Animals by Height
Cut and paste the animals in order from shortest to tallest.
Order People by Height
Cut and paste the people in order from shortest to tallest.
Taller and Shorter
Use the words ‘taller’ and ‘shorter’ to complete each sentence.
Order by Length
Order the objects from shortest to tallest.
Ordering Length
Order the length of different objects.
Longer or Shorter than 1m
Estimate whether the objects are longer or shorter than 1 metre.
Compare Length Indirectly
Use string to work out the longest and shortest objects.
Longest and Shortest
Colour the longest and circle the shortest objects.
Longer and Shorter
Use the words ‘longer’ and ‘shorter’ to complete each sentence.
Using a Ruler Game
A game that allows leaners to practise using a ruler. Laminate for a long-lasting resource.
Choose Units of Measure, Length (Yr 3)
Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the length of each object (middle years).
Length Word Problems (3)
A set of word problems involving length and measurement.