MathsYears 2–3Measurement

Measure and compare mass (kg and g)

Learn Measure and compare mass (kg and g) for Years 2–3 pupils (ages 6–8). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    We measure how heavy things are in grams (g) and kilograms (kg). 1000 g makes 1 kg.

  2. 2

    On a balance scale, the heavier side goes down. If both sides are level, the two things weigh the same.

  3. 3

    How many grams are in 1 kilogram?

  4. 4

    Big does not mean heavy. A large balloon is very light; a small stone is heavy.

  5. 5

    A bag holds 2 kg of potatoes. In grams that is 2 × 1000 = 2000 g.

  6. 6

    Which is heavier?

  7. 7

    Which would you weigh in grams?

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