Mathematics · Class 1
Measurement
Learn Measurement with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read5 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
To compare fairly, use the same unit each time and leave no gaps or overlaps.
Measurement compares length, height, weight, and capacity using everyday language and simple non-standard units. Children learn to make fair comparisons by keeping the starting point and unit the same.
Length, Height, and Weight
- Use long and short for length; tall and short for height.
- Compare length with hand spans, paper clips, blocks, or steps.
- Use heavy and light to compare weight.
- A balance tips down on the heavier side.
Capacity
- Capacity tells how much a container can hold.
- Use full, empty, more, and less to compare containers.
- A large bucket usually holds more water than a small cup.
- Different-shaped containers should be tested rather than judged only by height.
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Measure with Blocks
A pencil is 7 blocks long and a crayon is 4 blocks long. Which is longer?
- 1Both objects were measured using the same unit: blocks.
- 2Compare 7 and 4.
- 3Seven blocks is more than four blocks.
Answer
The pencil is longer.
Compare Capacity
A jug fills 5 cups and a bottle fills 2 cups. Which holds more?
- 1Use cups as the same measuring unit.
- 2The jug holds 5 cups.
- 3Since 5 is greater than 2, the jug holds more.
Answer
The jug
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Measure with equal-sized units
- ✓ Start from the same edge
- ✓ Heavy and light describe weight
- ✓ Capacity describes how much a container holds
Exam Tips
- • Use the same object as a unit throughout
- • Count units carefully without gaps
- • Do not decide capacity from height alone
Practice MCQs — Measurement
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 5Score: 0/0
Which word describes weight?