Grade 2 Math · Spatial Sense

Length: units, conversions, and reading a ruler

Understand the inverse relationship between unit size and count, convert between centimetres and metres, and read a ruler that doesn't start at zero. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: G2-E2.1, G2-E2.2, G2-E2.3

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How many metres are the same length as 500 cm?

Answer: 5

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A crayon is laid along a ruler. It starts at the 4 cm mark and ends at the 22 cm mark. How long is the crayon?

📘 Worked solution
122 - 4 = 18The crayon doesn't start at 0, so subtract the starting mark from the ending mark to find its true length.

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