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Year 1 Measurements Worksheets

15 worksheets across 3 weeks

Our free Year 1 Measurements worksheets help children aged 5-6 explore length, height, weight, mass, capacity, and volume through structured daily practice aligned to the England National Curriculum. Measurement is one of the most practical areas of primary mathematics, connecting classroom learning directly to everyday life. Whether comparing the height of two objects or estimating how much water a container holds, these skills give children the language and understanding they need to describe the world around them. The 15 worksheets are organised across 3 weeks of daily practice. Week 1 focuses on length and height, where children learn to compare, describe, and measure using both non-standard and standard units. Week 2 covers weight and mass, introducing children to the language of heavier, lighter, and equal, alongside practical weighing activities. Week 3 addresses capacity and volume, with children comparing how much containers hold and solving problems involving full, half full, and empty. Each worksheet follows our three-section format of fluency, word problems, and reasoning, directly supporting the three aims of the National Curriculum. Children are encouraged to use visual representations and practical thinking to solve problems, which builds a bridge between concrete, hands-on experience and the more abstract skills they will develop in later years. Parents can bring these worksheets to life by linking them to activities at home. Measuring ingredients while baking, comparing the heights of family members, or filling and emptying containers during bath time all reinforce the skills practised on paper. Teachers will find these worksheets ideal for reinforcing practical measurement lessons or as a focused daily starter activity. By completing this topic, children will develop the ability to compare and describe measurements using appropriate mathematical vocabulary, solve practical measurement problems, and begin using standard units. These skills form an essential part of the Year 1 curriculum and provide the groundwork for more formal measurement work in Year 2 and beyond.

Length and Height

Week 1

Weight and Mass

Week 2

Capacity and Volume

Week 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What measurement skills should a Year 1 child learn?
Year 1 children should learn to compare, describe, and solve practical problems for lengths and heights, mass and weight, and capacity and volume. They should use standard and non-standard units to measure and begin using rulers.
How do these worksheets teach measurement?
Each week focuses on a different aspect of measurement, starting with length and height, then moving to weight and mass, and finally capacity and volume. Within each week, the five daily worksheets progress from basic comparison and vocabulary through to solving measurement problems, with every worksheet including fluency, word problem, and reasoning sections.
How do I help my child with measurements at home?
Measurement is one of the easiest topics to practise at home because it connects so naturally to everyday activities. Ask your child to help you measure ingredients when cooking, compare the lengths of different objects around the house, or estimate which container holds the most water during bath time. Use language such as longer, shorter, heavier, lighter, more, and less in everyday conversation. When your child completes a worksheet, encourage them to explain their answers using this vocabulary rather than simply writing a number.
What measurement skills are tested in KS1 SATs?
The KS1 SATs test children's ability to compare and order measurements, choose appropriate units, read simple scales, and solve one-step and two-step measurement word problems. Children may be asked to compare lengths, read a ruler or simple weighing scale, or work out the difference between two measurements. Our worksheets build all of these skills progressively through the three weekly subtopics, giving children plenty of practice with the types of questions they will encounter.
When should my child be able to use a ruler?
The National Curriculum introduces measuring in standard units, including centimetres, during Year 1. By the end of Year 1, children should be beginning to use a ruler to measure lengths and heights in centimetres. At this stage, accuracy to the nearest centimetre is sufficient. Our length and height worksheets include ruler-based activities to develop this skill. Full confidence with reading rulers and measuring accurately typically develops through Year 2 with continued practice.
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