Weight & Capacity Worksheets

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Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. We measure how heavy something is using its  

2. We measure how much fits in a container using  

3. A small light fruit is best measured in  

4. A large jug of milk is measured in  

5. A tool that weighs two things and compares them is a balance  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A brick is measured by its weight.

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2. We measure juice in pounds.

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3. A crayon is measured in gallons.

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4. A milk jug's capacity is measured in gallons.

T F

Weight & Capacity

Easy

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A small light object is measured in  

2. A big heavy object is measured in  

3. A watermelon is usually weighed in  

4. A slice of bread is best measured in  

5. There are 16 ounces in one  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A feather is heavier than a bowling ball.

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2. A dog is measured in pounds, not ounces.

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3. A paperclip weighs about one pound.

T F

4. A strawberry is best measured in ounces.

T F

Weight & Capacity

Easy

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A small pencil weighs only a few  

2. A laptop is heavy, so we measure it in  

3. One  

4. A paperclip weighs about 1  

5. A bike weighs about 10  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A feather would be measured in kilograms.

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2. 1 kilogram is larger than 1 gram.

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3. Paperclips are usually weighed in kilograms.

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4. A bike is best measured in kilograms.

T F

Weight & Capacity

Easy

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. An eyedropper holds only a few  

2. A swimming pool holds thousands of  

3. One  

4. A teaspoon holds about 5  

5. A large water tank holds many  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A teaspoon is measured in liters.

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2. A liter is bigger than a milliliter.

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3. Swimming pools are measured in milliliters.

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4. Eyedroppers use milliliters to measure drops.

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Weight & Capacity

Medium

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A feather's weight is best measured in  

2. A big friendly dog is weighed in  

3. A glass of water holds about one  

4. A backyard pool holds many  

5. A pencil is light, so we use  

6. A bag of dog food is usually measured in  

7. A water bottle often holds 2  

8. A large fish tank holds many  

9. A balance scale compares the  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

feather

→

ounce

dog

→

pound

cup of water

→

cup

pool

→

gallon

Weight & Capacity

Medium

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The smallest unit in the list is a  

2. Two cups make one  

3. Two pints make one  

4. Four quarts make one  

5. A milk jug often holds one  

6. A juice box holds less than one  

7. A pint is bigger than a cup but smaller than a  

8. An ice cream tub often holds one  

9. A gallon is the  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

small glass

→

cup

water bottle

→

pint

ice cream tub

→

quart

milk jug

→

gallon

Weight & Capacity

Medium

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A scale marked in pounds shows the needle pointing between 0 and 2; the  

2. The measuring cup shows 1 cup filled to the halfway line; that means it holds half a  

3. A kitchen scale shows 4 oz when a banana is placed on it. This tells the banana's  

4. A measuring cup with markings at 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 cup measures  

5. If the arrow on a pound scale rests exactly on the 5, the item weighs  

6. A scale that shows 16  

7. On a measuring cup, the line labeled 1/2 is  

8. To read a scale, look at where the pointer  

9. A measuring cup tipped to the side gives a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Feather on a scale

→

about 1 ounce

Puppy on a scale

→

about 10 pounds

Half a measuring cup

→

1/2 cup

Full measuring cup

→

1 cup

Weight & Capacity

Medium

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A reasonable estimate for a loaf of bread is about 1  

2. A reasonable capacity for a kitchen sink is about 5  

3. A reasonable weight for an apple is about 5  

4. A reasonable amount of milk in a glass is about 1  

5. A reasonable weight for a car is about 2000  

6. A reasonable capacity for a soup pot is about 2  

7. A reasonable weight for a slice of bread is about 1  

8. A reasonable estimate for a bathtub is about 40  

9. A reasonable weight for a small book is about 8  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Sugar in a cookie recipe

→

1 cup

Water in the ocean

→

gallons and gallons

Water for a cup of tea

→

1 liter

Sack of potatoes

→

5 pounds

Weight & Capacity

Hard

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which unit would you use to weigh a truck?

2. Which unit would you use to weigh one strawberry?

3. Which unit shows how much water fits in a swimming pool?

4. Which unit is best for a drop of medicine?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A bag of apples at the store is weighed in  

2. A small bottle of eye drops is measured in  

3. A school bus is weighed in  

4. A juice pouch holds about one  

5. A big water cooler jug holds about 5  

Weight & Capacity

Hard

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. If 1 apple balances 2 plums, how many plums balance 3 apples?

2. If 1 plum balances 3 grapes, how many grapes balance 2 plums?

3. If 1 apple = 2 plums and 1 plum = 3 grapes, how many grapes balance 1 apple?

4. On a balance scale, what does it mean if the left side goes down?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. If 1 block balances 4 cubes, then 2 blocks balance  

2. If a pitcher holds 2 quarts, it holds  

3. A kitten weighs about 4  

4. If the sides of a balance scale are even, the objects weigh the  

5. If 1 gallon = 4 quarts, then 2 gallons =  

Weight & Capacity

Hard

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Order lightest to heaviest: feather, apple, watermelon, dog.

2. Order lightest to heaviest: paperclip, book, bike, refrigerator.

3. Order lightest to heaviest: pencil, brick, laptop, car.

4. Order lightest to heaviest: 2 oz, 2 lb, 20 oz, 20 lb.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In ounces, 1 pound equals 16 and 2 pounds equals  

2. In cups, 1 pint equals 2 cups and 2 pints equals  

3. In quarts, 1 gallon equals 4 quarts and 2 gallons equals  

4. If a bag weighs 3 lb and another weighs 5 lb, the heavier bag is  

5. If a jug holds 3 quarts and another holds 1 quart, the bigger jug holds  

Weight & Capacity

Hard

Weight & Capacity

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Sam's backpack weighs 5 lb and his books weigh 3 lb. What is the total weight?

2. A jug held 4 quarts of water. Mia poured out 1 quart. How much is left?

3. A box of apples weighs 7 lb. A box of oranges weighs 4 lb. How much heavier is the apple box?

4. A pitcher holds 2 quarts and a bowl holds 3 quarts. How much do they hold together?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A dog weighs 10 lb and a cat weighs 6 lb. Together they weigh  

2. A tank had 9 gallons. 3 gallons were used, so  

3. Two bags weigh 4 lb and 5 lb. Their total weight is  

4. A bottle holds 8 cups. Ana drinks 2 cups, so  

5. A pumpkin weighs 7 lb. A smaller pumpkin weighs 2 lb. The difference is  

Weight & Capacity

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What You'll Learn

These weight & capacity worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential math skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Mixing up weight and capacity — remember weight is how heavy something is, and capacity is how much liquid or stuff fits inside.
• Choosing the wrong size unit, like using ounces to weigh a car or gallons to measure a spoonful of medicine for a sick pet.
• Forgetting that on a balance scale, the heavier side goes down and the lighter side goes up, not the other way around.

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