Grade 3 Math · Time, Measurement and Elapsed Time

Grade 3 Time, Measurement and Elapsed Time Practice Test

Build Grade 3 math skills with five 10-question practice tests on telling time, elapsed time, measurement units, conversions, and real-world problems.

Time, Measurement and Elapsed Time Practice Tests

These Grade 3 Math practice tests help students read clocks, find elapsed time, round times to the nearest five minutes, and convert common length, mass, liquid volume, and time units.

Skills covered

  • Reading analog clock times to the nearest minute
  • Finding elapsed time and ending times
  • Rounding time to the nearest five minutes
  • Converting feet, inches, yards, meters, and centimeters
  • Converting kilograms and grams
  • Converting liters and milliliters
  • Choosing appropriate measurement tools and units

How to use these practice tests

For time problems, mark the start and end times and count forward in convenient intervals. For measurement problems, identify the unit first, then use known relationships such as 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 meter = 100 centimeters, and 1 hour = 60 minutes.

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Grade 3 Time, Measurement and Elapsed Time Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 3 Math practice test on telling time, rounding time, elapsed time, measurement units, conversions, and word problems.

Read the clock or measurement carefully. Count forward or backward for elapsed time, convert between related units, and choose the unit that fits the situation.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A ribbon is 24 inches long. How many feet long is it?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 2 feet.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: Since 1 foot is 12 inches, 24 inches is 2 feet.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is 2 feet.

Since 1 foot is 12 inches, 24 inches is 2 feet.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A bag weighs 3 kilograms. Another bag weighs 2,500 grams. Which bag is heavier?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The 3-kilogram bag.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: Three kilograms is 3,000 grams, which is heavier than 2,500 grams.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is The 3-kilogram bag.

Three kilograms is 3,000 grams, which is heavier than 2,500 grams.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A bottle holds 1 liter of water. How many milliliters is that?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 1,000 milliliters.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: One liter equals 1,000 milliliters.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is 1,000 milliliters.

One liter equals 1,000 milliliters.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

At what temperature does water freeze on the Fahrenheit scale?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 32°F.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is 32°F.

Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A table is 2 meters long. How many centimeters long is it?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 200 centimeters.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: Two meters equals 2 × 100 = 200 centimeters.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is 200 centimeters.

Two meters equals 2 × 100 = 200 centimeters.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A race is 1 kilometer long. How many meters is that?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 1,000 meters.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: One kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is 1,000 meters.

One kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

How many minutes are in 1 hour 30 minutes?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 90 minutes.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: One hour is 60 minutes, and 60 + 30 = 90 minutes.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is 90 minutes.

One hour is 60 minutes, and 60 + 30 = 90 minutes.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What time is 30 minutes after 2:45?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 3:15.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: Fifteen minutes reaches 3:00, and 15 more minutes reaches 3:15.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is 3:15.

Fifteen minutes reaches 3:00, and 15 more minutes reaches 3:15.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which unit is best for measuring the length of a pencil?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Inches.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: A pencil is a small object, so inches are an appropriate length unit.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is Inches.

A pencil is a small object, so inches are an appropriate length unit.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which unit is best for measuring the amount of water in a small cup?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Milliliters.

  1. Read the measurement clue: Identify the starting time, ending time, unit, or measurement tool in the problem.
  2. Count or convert: Milliliters are used to measure a small amount of liquid.
  3. Check the unit: The correct choice is Milliliters.

Milliliters are used to measure a small amount of liquid.

Frequently asked questions about Grade 3 Time and Measurement

What is elapsed time?

Elapsed time is the amount of time between a starting time and an ending time.

How many inches are in one foot?

There are 12 inches in one foot.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 3 Time and Measurement questions in total.