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Very long distances, like the distance from the Moon to Earth, are measured in kilometres.

Year 2 Measurements - Length and Height

Measure like a pro! Learn to compare length and height, choose metres or centimetres, and make smart estimates before you measure for real.

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Fascinating Fact:

Metres and centimetres. 1 m = 100 cm. The hall might be 12 m. Your book might be 20 cm.

In KS1 Maths, pupils compare length and height, estimate before measuring, and choose sensible units. We use rulers and metre sticks to read centimetres (cm) and metres (m) accurately.

Key Terms

Length: How long something is from end to end.
Height: How tall something is from bottom to top.
Unit (m or cm): The label we measure with, like metres (m) or centimetres (cm).

Try a quick practice: Numeracy Game – speedy challenges that include measures and real-life problems.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between length and height?

Length is how long something is across, like a table. Height is how tall something is, like a door from floor to top.

Should I use centimetres or metres in Year 2?

Use centimetres for small objects (pencil, book) and metres for bigger things (classroom wall, corridor, playground distance).

How do you estimate length in KS1?

Look first and make a sensible guess, then measure with a ruler or metre stick to check. Estimating helps you choose the right unit.

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Question 1

How long might this bus be?

80cm

80m

8cm

1 metre is the same as 100 centimetres

Question 2

How long might an acorn be?

3cm

30cm

300m

The shortest measurement is the most appropriate one here

Question 3

What could the length of this gym be?

25cm

25m

200m

Some huge sports hall can be even longer than this

Question 4

How long could a coloured pencil be?

12m

22cm

220cm

22m

We use centimetres to measure shorter objects

Question 5

How long might this goldfish be?

100cm

10cm

1cm

The goldfish couldn't really be any of the other lengths

Question 6

How long could this worm be?

120m

12m

12cm

120cm

The other answers are much too long for the length of the worm

Question 7

How long might a paperclip be?

20m

20cm

2cm

A paperclip is only a couple of centimetres long

Question 8

How tall could this tree be?

15m

500m

5cm

5mm

Although it's a very tall tree, it couldn't be 500m tall!

Question 9

Which unit of measurement is used for long distances?

Kilometres

Metres

Centimetres

Millimetres

Sometimes we also talk about miles

Question 10

How tall might this building be?

700m

70cm

7cm

Tall buildings are usually hundreds of metres tall

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Solving problems involving height and length

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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