CBSE Class 3 Mathematics Weight Worksheet

Given below are pictures of weights. Which weight will you use to weigh the object given below?

Weights available: 5 kg, 2 kg, 1 kg, 500g, 200g, 100g, 50g

Question 1(a). 8 kg Rice
Answer: 5 kg + 2 kg + 1 kg
In simple words: To make 8 kg, we can add the 5 kg, 2 kg, and 1 kg weights.

Exam Tip: Try to use the biggest weights first. It helps you use the fewest number of weights.

Question 1(b). 450g Sugar
Answer: 200g + 200g + 50g
In simple words: We can use two 200g weights and one 50g weight. Together they make 450g.

Exam Tip: If you do not have a 400g weight, use two 200g weights instead.

Question 1(c). 2 kg 600g Besan
Answer: 2 kg + 500g + 100g
In simple words: We use the 2 kg, 500g, and 100g weights. This makes 2 kg 600g.

Exam Tip: Always separate the kg part and the g part to make calculations easy.

Question 1(d). 1 kg 350g Potatoes
Answer: 1 kg + 200g + 100g + 50g
In simple words: To make 1 kg 350g, we use four weights. These are 1 kg, 200g, 100g, and 50g.

Exam Tip: For odd numbers like 350g, break them down into 200g, 100g, and 50g.

Question 1(e). \( 3\frac{1}{2} \) kg Tomatoes
Answer: 2 kg + 1 kg + 500g
In simple words: Half a kg is equal to 500g. So, we use 2 kg, 1 kg, and 500g.

Exam Tip: Remember that half a kilogram is always equal to 500 grams.

Question 1(f). 5 kg 300g Oranges
Answer: 5 kg + 200g + 100g
In simple words: We can use the 5 kg, 200g, and 100g weights. They make 5 kg 300g.

Exam Tip: Check your final sum by adding the weights back together to verify your work.

Question 1(g). 750g Peas
Answer: 500g + 200g + 50g
In simple words: We can add the 500g, 200g, and 50g weights. This gives us 750g.

Exam Tip: Break down 750g into 500g, 200g, and 50g since there is no single 700g weight.

Question 1(h). 3 kg 200 gm Onions
Answer: 2 kg + 1 kg + 200g
In simple words: We use the 2 kg, 1 kg, and 200g weights to make 3 kg 200g.

Exam Tip: Keep units clear by writing 'kg' for kilograms and 'g' or 'gm' for grams.