Reading a Scale
- Read the number a scale is showing by looking at the tick marks.
- Count by equal intervals between labeled numbers to find the weight when the pointer is between marks.
3rd Grade Weight Worksheets
Free weight worksheets with answer key. No login or account needed. Our free weight worksheets are ideal for reading a scale, estimating weight, and understanding both American and metric measurements. A grading column and quick grade scale maker grading a breeze and a modified pages help with lower level learners or when just introducing a topic. Great for teachers or for homeschool.
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About these worksheets
These worksheets build skills with American customary weight measurement. Students practice reading a scale, completing weight conversion charts between pounds and ounces, estimating the weight of common objects, and converting between pounds and ounces. Aligned with third and fourth grade standards.
About these worksheets
Students work with metric weight measurement through estimation and conversion activities. Worksheets cover estimating weight in grams and kilograms, comparing weights across different metric units, completing metric weight conversion charts, and converting between grams and kilograms. Aligned with third and fourth grade standards.
Estimating Weight
- Practice making a reasonable guess for how much an object weighs without weighing it.
- Learn to choose whether grams or kilograms makes more sense for an object.
- Compare a few weight choices and pick the one that best matches the object.
- Use familiar benchmarks (like a paperclip, an apple, or a bag of flour) to judge weight.