Printable Autumn Math Worksheet — Measure in Inches for 10-Year-Olds (4th Grade)

Instructions

Hello, Autumn Explorer! Use the paper rulers shown on the page to measure the fall items below. For some questions, you will need to use your own ruler. Write your answer in the space provided. Look carefully at the markings for whole inches, half inches (1/2), and quarter inches (1/4).

Part 1: How Long Is It?

Measure the length of each autumn object using the ruler printed below it.

1. A Scarecrow's Straw of Hay:

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   |'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|
   0         1         2         3         4         5 (inches)
           

   Answer: ____________________ inches

2. A Fallen Leaf:

        (  )
       ( \/ )
      ( \/ )
     (____)
        ||
   <---------->
   |'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|
   0         1         2 (inches)
           

   Answer: ____________________ inches

3. An Acorn:

     .--.
    /____\
    \_()_/
   <------>
   |'|'|'|'|
   0       1 (inches)
           

   Answer: ____________________ inches

Part 2: The Squirrel's Snack Run

A squirrel is collecting food for the winter. Measure each part of its path. Then, add the two parts together to find the total distance the squirrel traveled.

   (Squirrel)                                      (Leaves)
      O-------------------------------------------------O
      |         Path A                                |
      |                                                 |
      O--------------------------------O                |
   (Tree)         Path B             (Acorn)          |
                                                        |
      <------------------------------------------------->
                          Total Path

1. Measure Path A (from the Squirrel to the Leaves):

   O-------------------------------------------------O
   |'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|
   0         1         2         3         4         5         6 (inches)
           

   Path A is: ____________________ inches

2. Measure Path B (from the Tree to the Acorn):

   O--------------------------------O
   |'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|'|
   0         1         2         3 (inches)
           

   Path B is: ____________________ inches

3. What is the total distance the squirrel traveled? (Add Path A and Path B)

   Total Path is: ____________________ inches

Part 3: Farm Stand Math

Solve these autumn-themed word problems. Show your work!

1. A prize-winning pumpkin is 1 foot 4 inches tall. How many inches tall is it in total? (Remember, 1 foot = 12 inches)
   
   Work Space:
   
   
   

   Answer: ____________________ inches

2. You bought a bag of apples that is 9 inches tall. The bag of caramel corn you bought is 1/3 of that height. How tall is the bag of caramel corn?
   
   Work Space:
   
   
   

   Answer: ____________________ inches

Answer Key

Part 1: How Long Is It?

1. 4 1/2 inches
2. 2 1/4 inches
3. 3/4 inch

Part 2: The Squirrel's Snack Run

1. Path A is: 5 1/4 inches
2. Path B is: 3 inches
3. Total Path is: 8 1/4 inches (5 1/4 + 3 = 8 1/4)

Part 3: Farm Stand Math

1. 16 inches (1 foot = 12 inches. 12 + 4 = 16)
2. 3 inches (9 inches ÷ 3 = 3 inches)