3rd Grade Time, Liquid Volume and Mass Test with Point Values (PDF)

3rd Grade math test: Time, Liquid Volume and Mass – Maths PDF


This time measurement test for 3rd Grade covers time, liquid volume and mass (Common Core 3.MD.A.1, 3.MD.A.2), with a free PDF to print.

This test checks time to the nearest minute, elapsed time, and measurement of mass and liquid volume. It has 9 questions worth 20 points. Show your work, include units, and finish in 45 minutes.

Time and points

About this test
  • Grade: Grade 3
  • Chapter: Time, Liquid Volume and Mass
  • Standards: 3.MD.A.1, 3.MD.A.2
  • Time: 45 minutes
  • Total: 20 points

Time measurement test: questions

Question 1 – Read two clocks [2 pts]

Write the time shown on each clock.

123456789101112Clock A123456789101112Clock B
Clock A and Clock B.

Question 2 – Elapsed time [2 pts]

Find the elapsed time from 1:35 P.M. to 2:20 P.M.

1:352:20? minutes
Start and end times.

Question 3 – Lesson end time [2 pts]

Dev’s piano lesson starts at 3:50 P.M. and lasts 45 minutes. Write the time the lesson ends.

Question 4 – Choose the unit [2 pts]

Write g, kg, or L for the best unit to measure each.

  1. The mass of a raisin
  2. The water in a bucket

Question 5 – Read the beaker [2 pts]

A beaker has water as shown.

0246810L
Beaker for Question 5.
  1. How many liters of water are in the beaker?
  2. Sofia pours in 2 more liters. How many liters are in the beaker now?

Question 6 – Mass of boxes [2 pts]

  1. A backpack has a mass of 8 kg. Jamal takes out a bundle of books with a mass of 3 kg. What is the mass of the backpack now?
  2. Four equal bags of potatoes have a total mass of 36 kg. What is the mass of one bag?

Question 7 – Science project [3 pts]

Diego starts a science project at 2:35 P.M. He works for 20 minutes, takes a 10-minute break, and then works for 25 more minutes.

  1. How many minutes pass from the start to the finish?
  2. What time does Diego finish?

Question 8 – Watering can [2 pts]

A watering can holds 5 L. Mei fills it 6 times to water a garden.

  1. How many liters of water does she use?
  2. A rain barrel has 45 L of water. After Mei fills the can 6 times from it, how many liters are left in the barrel?

Question 9 – Apples and pears [3 pts]

Sofia buys 3 bags of apples. Each bag has a mass of 4 kg. She also buys one bag of pears with a mass of 5 kg. Her cart can hold 20 kg.

  1. What is the total mass of the apples?
  2. What is the total mass of all the fruit?
  3. How many more kilograms can her cart hold?

See the solutions: Time, Liquid Volume and Mass test solutions

Key facts behind this time measurement test

Key facts
  • There are 60 minutes in 1 hour; count by 5s, then by 1s.
  • Elapsed time = the jumps from start to end, added together.
  • 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.
  • Liquid volume is measured in liters (L).
  • Add, subtract, multiply, or divide measurements that use the same unit.

How to use this time measurement test

Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.

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