Year 2 Measurement Worksheets

Year 2 measurement can feel like a huge leap from Year 1 - suddenly, pupils need to use centimetres, read scales accurately, and solve measurement problems with numbers. We have seen many 6-7-year-olds get overwhelmed when they move from comparing objects to actually measuring them with rulers. That's exactly why our teaching team developed these measurement worksheets for Year 2 activities that build confidence step by step. These resources help your pupils master standard units while keeping lessons practical and engaging.

Adding and Subtracting Litres and Millilitres

Adding and Subtracting Metres and Centimetres

Adding Money in Pounds and Pence

Choosing the Correct Units of Measure

Coin Problems

Combining Coins (A)

Combining Coins (B)

Compare Intervals of Time

Compare Lengths

Comparing Amounts of Money

Comparing Heights

Comparing Mass

Comparing Volume

Converting Between 12 and 24 Hour Time (A)

Converting Between 12 and 24 Hour Time (B)

Converting Between 12 and 24 Hour Time (C)

Converting Lengths - Centimetres and Millimetres

Converting Lengths - Metres and Centimetres

Equal Amounts (A)

Equal Amounts (B)

Estimating Shopping Bills

Estimating With Suitable Metric Measures

Giving Change (A)

Giving Change (B)

Giving Change (C)

Imperial and Metric Lengths

Kilometres and Metres

Learning to Tell the Time (A)

Learning to Tell the Time (B)

Learning to Tell the Time (C)

Making £1

Making 1 kg

Making 1 L

Measure Mass - in Grams (B)

Measure Mass In Grams (A)

Measure Mass in Kilograms and Grams

Measure Straight Lines (B)

Measuring Length

Measuring Mass (A)

Measuring Mass (B)

Measuring Perimeter in Millimetres

Measuring Temperature

Measuring Volume (A)

Measuring Volume (B)

Metric Conversions

Miles and Kilometres

Money Problems (B)

Ordering Dates and Events

Ordering Time (A)

Ordering Time (B)

Pounds and Pence to Decimals

Recognising Coins - 1p, 2p, 5p & 10p

Recognising Coins - 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p & 50p

Recognising Money

Telling the Time (A)

Telling the Time (B)

Telling the Time (C)

Time Calcualtions (A)

Units of Time (A)

Units of Time (B)

Units of Time (C)

Using a Time Line to Find Durations

Using Metric Units (A)

Using Metric Units (B)

Using Metric Units (C)

Using Metric Units (D)

Measurement Worksheets Year 2 PDF Bundles with Detailed Solutions

We know how challenging it can be to find measurement worksheets for Year 2 that actually match what children need to learn. Our comprehensive PDF collection focuses specifically on centimetres, grams, and millilitres - the standard units that often trip pupils up. Each measurement worksheet Year 2 centimetres activity comes with worked solutions showing exactly how to read rulers and measuring tools correctly. Teachers love having these ready-to-print resources for morning work, homework, or quick assessment tasks.

Standard Units Mastery Through Progressive Year 2 Measurement Practice

Here's what we have discovered through classroom experience: children need tons of practice reading measurement tools before they feel confident. We have structured these Year 2 measurement worksheets to move gradually from simple centimetre measurements to more complex problem-solving. Pupils particularly enjoy the "measurement detective" challenges, where they measure classroom objects and record their findings. The progression builds from reading rulers to finding the difference in year 2 worksheet activities that develop real mathematical thinking.

Key Measurement Skills Our Year 2 Resources Develop

We have covered everything that Year 2 pupils need for confident measurement work throughout KS1. Our classroom testing shows that children who master these skills early become much more successful in Year 3 mathematics. These year 2 measurement activities tackle the tricky concepts that pupils often find challenging. Here's what your class will practice:

• Centimetre Accuracy - Reading rulers correctly and measuring objects to the nearest centimetre

• Scale Reading Skills - Understanding numbered marks on measuring tools and weighing scales

• Measurement Comparisons - Finding differences between lengths, weights, and capacities

• Problem-Solving Tasks - Using measurement facts to answer word problems and puzzles

• Data Recording - Writing measurements correctly using standard units and symbols

• Estimation Practice - Developing number sense about realistic measurements for familiar objects

Real-World Connections Where Year 2 Pupils Apply Measurement Knowledge

Children always want to know when they'll use measurement skills in real life - and the answer is everywhere! We enjoy showing pupils how classroom measurement connects to their interests and daily experiences. It's brilliant when they start noticing measurement opportunities during break time and sharing discoveries with the class. These practical applications help Year 2 pupils understand why measurement matters:

• Sports and Games - Understanding distances in running races, heights for jumping, and timing activities

• Art and Craft Projects - Measuring paper strips and fabric lengths, and creating scale pictures

• Science Investigations - Recording plant growth data, measuring liquid experiments, and comparing results

• Home Activities - Helping families measure ingredients, furniture spaces, and garden projects

• Technology Tasks - Understanding screen sizes, device measurements, and digital specifications