Measurement Worksheet for Class 3 – Length, Mass & Capacity

Free printable Class 3 measurement worksheets with MCQs, word problems, unit conversion practice and a full answer key.

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Measurement is one of the most practical topics in Class 3 Maths – it's how we describe how long, how heavy, or how much something is. This free worksheet covers length, mass, and capacity using units like centimetres, metres, grams, kilograms, millilitres, and litres. Students practise reading and comparing units, converting between them, and solving real-life word problems – the same skills used in CBSE Class 3 exams and everyday tasks like measuring a garden, weighing groceries, or filling a water bottle.

What Is Measurement in Class 3 Maths?

In Class 3, measurement means finding out how long, how heavy, or how much something is using standard units, instead of guessing. Three quantities are covered on this page:

  • Length – measured in millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), metres (m), and kilometres (km)
  • Mass (Weight) – measured in grams (g) and kilograms (kg)
  • Capacity – measured in millilitres (mL) and litres (L)
1
Choose the unit

Pick the right unit for the object – small things use small units.

2
Read the value

Read the measurement shown on a scale, ruler or container.

3
Convert if needed

Change between units, e.g. kg to g, using multiplication or division by 1000/100.

4
Solve the problem

Add, subtract, multiply or divide to answer real-life word problems.

Knowing when to use which unit – and how to convert between them – is the core skill this worksheet builds. It pairs well with Class 3 Addition & Subtraction and Multiplication & Division practice, since most measurement word problems use those same operations. If your child is also revising Time & Calendar, that's a closely related Class 3 topic worth practising alongside this one.

Measurement Worksheet For Class 3
A

Fill in the Blanks – Measurement Practice with Mixed Units

18 Questions
Solve each question below. Some questions combine length, mass and capacity – remember to add or convert each unit separately.
  • Q1) Add 2 km 300 m, 1 kg 500 g, and 2 L 200 ml.
  • Q2) Convert 3 km 400 m to centimetres.
  • Q3) Subtract 3 kg 750 g from 5 kg.
  • Q4) Multiply 2 L 500 ml by 3.
  • Q5) Convert 6 km to centimetres.
  • Q6) Convert 3 L 250 ml to millilitres.
  • Q7) Add 3 kg 400 g and 1 kg 600 g.
  • Q8) Convert 500 g to kilograms.
  • Q9) Multiply 400 m by 5.
  • Q10) Subtract 2 L 150 ml from 4 L.
  • Q11) Convert 2 km to centimetres.
  • Q12) Convert 5 kg to grams.
  • Q13) Add 700 ml and 1 L 200 ml.
  • Q14) Subtract 250 m from 1 km.
  • Q15) Convert 5000 cm to metres.
  • Q16) Convert 4 L 500 ml to millilitres.
  • Q17) Add 1 kg 250 g and 2 kg 300 g.
  • Q18) Add 2 km 150 m and 1 km 850 m.
Show All Answers
1) 2 km 300 m, 1 kg 500 g, 2 L 200 ml (add each unit separately – length, mass and capacity cannot be combined)  2) 340,000 cm  3) 1 kg 250 g  4) 7 L 500 ml  5) 600,000 cm  6) 3250 ml  7) 5 kg 0 g  8) 0.5 kg  9) 2000 m  10) 1 L 850 ml  11) 200,000 cm  12) 5000 g  13) 1 L 900 ml  14) 750 m  15) 50 m  16) 4500 ml  17) 3 kg 550 g  18) 4 km 0 m
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Identify the Unit – Match the Object

4 Questions
Match the object with the unit it is best measured in.
ObjectUnit of Measurement
A bottle of milka) Grams
A school bagb) Litres
A pencilc) Kilograms
A water tankd) Centimetres
Show Answers
A bottle of milk – b) Litres  |  A school bag – c) Kilograms  |  A pencil – d) Centimetres  |  A water tank – b) Litres
C

Match the Columns

4 Questions
Match the object in Column A with its most likely measurement in Column B.
Column A (Object)Column B (Measurement)
1. A pencilA. 3 Litres
2. A watermelonB. 1 Kilogram
3. A small spoonC. 15 Centimetres
4. Water in a large bottleD. 5 Millilitres
Show Answers
1–C, 2–B, 3–D, 4–A
D

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

6 Questions
  • 1) Which unit would you use to measure the length of a pencil?  a) km  b) cm  c) L
  • 2) Which is the heaviest?  a) 900 g  b) 1 kg  c) 90 g
  • 3) How many millilitres are in 1 litre?  a) 10 ml  b) 100 ml  c) 1000 ml
  • 4) A school bag is best measured in:  a) grams  b) kilograms  c) litres
  • 5) Which is the longest?  a) 500 cm  b) 4 m  c) 1 km
  • 6) To fill a water bottle, you would measure in:  a) grams  b) millilitres  c) metres
Show Answers
1–b) cm  2–b) 1 kg  3–c) 1000 ml  4–b) kilograms  5–c) 1 km  6–b) millilitres
E

Unit Conversion Practice (Length, Mass, Capacity)

7 Questions
Convert the following:
  • 1) 3 kg = ______ g
  • 2) 7 m = ______ cm
  • 3) 5 L = ______ mL
  • 4) 2500 g = ______ kg
  • 5) 1500 mL = ______ L
  • 6) 4 kg 250 g = ______ g
  • 7) 6000 m = ______ km
Show Answers
1) 3000 g  2) 700 cm  3) 5000 mL  4) 2.5 kg  5) 1.5 L  6) 4250 g  7) 6 km
F

Word Problems on Length, Mass & Capacity

10 Questions
Mass Problems
1) Total weight of fruits

A watermelon weighs 2 kg and a pumpkin weighs 3 kg. What is their total weight?

Show Answer
2 kg + 3 kg = 5 kg
2) Riya's bag

Riya carried a 5 kg bag. She removed 2 kg of books. What is the new weight?

Show Answer
5 kg − 2 kg = 3 kg
3) Meena's shopping

Meena bought 2 kg of rice, 3 kg of sugar, and 1 kg of flour. What is the total mass?

Show Answer
2 + 3 + 1 = 6 kg
Length Problems
4) Two ropes

A rope is 3 m long. Another rope is 2 m longer. What is the length of the second rope?

Show Answer
3 m + 2 m = 5 m
5) Cutting a stick

A stick is 120 cm long. It was cut into 3 equal parts. What is the length of each part?

Show Answer
120 cm ÷ 3 = 40 cm
6) Fencing a garden

A garden is 12 m long and 5 m wide. What is the total length of fencing needed around it?

Show Answer
Perimeter = 2 × (12 + 5) = 34 m
Capacity Problems
7) Filling a bucket

A bucket holds 6 L of water. A jug holds 2 L. How many jugs of water are needed to fill the bucket?

Show Answer
6 L ÷ 2 L = 3 jugs
8) Juice left after a party

You had 10 L of juice. You used 3 L for a party. How much juice is left?

Show Answer
10 L − 3 L = 7 L
9) Cans of paint

A can holds 3 L of paint. How much paint is needed for 4 such cans?

Show Answer
3 L × 4 = 12 L
10) Filling bottles

A bottle can hold 750 mL. How many such bottles are needed to fill 3 L?

Show Answer
3 L = 3000 mL; 3000 ÷ 750 = 4 bottles
G

True or False

7 Questions
  • 1) 1 kg = 1000 g → _____
  • 2) 1000 mL = 1 L → _____
  • 3) 1 m = 100 cm → _____
  • 4) 1 L = 1000 g → _____
  • 5) 5 m = 500 cm → _____
  • 6) A table is about 1 cm long → _____
  • 7) A swimming pool holds water in litres → _____
Show Answers
1–True  2–True  3–True  4–False  5–True  6–False  7–True
H

HOTS / Challenge Questions

Think Deeply
HOTS stands for Higher Order Thinking Skills. These questions ask students to combine two or more steps rather than just recall a fact.
1) Rope length

A carpenter has a 12 m rope. He cuts a piece of 4 m 25 cm. How much rope is left, in centimetres?

Show Answer
12 m = 1200 cm; 4 m 25 cm = 425 cm; 1200 − 425 = 775 cm
2) Fruit basket

A fruit basket weighs 3 kg. Some apples placed inside weigh 750 g. What is the total weight of the basket and apples, in grams?

Show Answer
3 kg = 3000 g; 3000 + 750 = 3750 g
3) Filling bottles from a tank

A tank contains 5 L of water. Each bottle can hold 500 mL of water. How many bottles can be filled from the tank?

Show Answer
5 L = 5000 mL; 5000 ÷ 500 = 10 bottles
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SuperiorScholar Education Team

These worksheets are created by the SuperiorScholar curriculum team and aligned with the NCERT Class 3 Mathematics syllabus. Content is reviewed for accuracy and is suitable for CBSE, ICSE, and State Board students across India.

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Why Practise Measurement Worksheets in Class 3?

Regular practice with measurement worksheets helps Class 3 students build confidence in a topic they use every day – checking the length of an object, the weight of groceries, or the capacity of a bottle. It strengthens unit-conversion skills, improves accuracy in word problems, and prepares students for both school tests and real-world tasks like cooking, shopping, and travel.

Tips for Teaching Measurement to Class 3 Students

  • Let children handle real objects – a ruler, a kitchen scale, a measuring jug – before moving to worksheet practice.
  • Practise conversions with simple multiples first (kg↔g, m↔cm, L↔mL) before mixing units in one question.
  • Ask your child to estimate a measurement before checking it, then compare the guess with the actual value.
  • Turn kitchen or grocery time into practice – ask "how many 250 g packets make 1 kg?" while shopping.
  • Encourage your child to write the unit with every answer – a number without a unit is an incomplete answer in measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions – Class 3 Measurement

What is measurement in Class 3 Maths?
Measurement in Class 3 means finding out how long, how heavy, or how much something is using standard units like centimetres, grams, and litres, instead of guessing.
What units are used to measure length in Class 3?
Millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), metres (m), and kilometres (km) are used depending on how long the object or distance is.
What units are used to measure weight or mass in Class 3?
Grams (g) are used for lighter objects and kilograms (kg) are used for heavier objects.
What units are used to measure capacity in Class 3?
Millilitres (mL) are used for small amounts of liquid and litres (L) are used for larger amounts.
How do you convert kilograms to grams?
Multiply the number of kilograms by 1000, since 1 kilogram equals 1000 grams.
How do you convert metres to centimetres?
Multiply the number of metres by 100, since 1 metre equals 100 centimetres.
How do you convert litres to millilitres?
Multiply the number of litres by 1000, since 1 litre equals 1000 millilitres.
Does this worksheet include an answer key?
Yes – every section above has its own "Show Answer" key, and the downloadable PDFs also include full answers.
Is this worksheet suitable for CBSE Class 3 students?
Yes, it follows the length, mass, and capacity topics typically taught in the CBSE / NCERT Class 3 Maths measurement chapter.
Can this worksheet be used for exam revision?
Yes, it is suitable for homework, classroom practice, and revision before school tests.
What question types are included in this worksheet?
Fill in the blanks, unit-matching, MCQs, unit conversion, word problems, true or false, an image-based reading question, and HOTS challenge questions.
How can parents use this worksheet at home?
Print the worksheet, let the child attempt each section, then reveal the on-page or PDF answer key section by section to check the work.
Is the worksheet free to download?
Yes, the worksheet PDFs are completely free to download and print.