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Quick answer: 5th grade worksheets (also searched as grade 5 worksheets, or Class 5 worksheets in Pakistan and India; Year 6 in the UK) cover the last year of elementary school, when ten- and eleven-year-olds add and multiply fractions and decimals, find volume, use the order of operations and read longer texts closely, all ready for middle school. This page links 130 free 5th grade worksheets across math, reading, science and geography, each a printable PDF with an answer key, plus a generator for unlimited new copies. Updated October 2026.
Grade 5 math worksheets
Grade 5 reading and grammar worksheets
Fifth grade writing worksheets
Fifth grade science, social studies and fun worksheets
How many 5th grade worksheets are on this page?
Right now this page links 130 free 5th grade worksheets, as PDFs for US Letter and A4. Math is the biggest group at 67 sheets (52% of the page), led by decimals, long division and graphing. The first table shows the split by subject, and the second lists every topic with a link:
| Subject area | Topics | Free worksheets | Share of page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 9 | 67 | 52% |
| Reading and phonics | 2 | 20 | 15% |
| Science | 2 | 14 | 11% |
| Social studies and geography | 2 | 29 | 22% |
| Total | 15 | 130 | 100% |
| Subject area | Topic page | Worksheets for this grade |
|---|---|---|
| Math | Decimals | 12 |
| Math | Long Division | 9 |
| Math | Graphing | 9 |
| Math | Addition | 8 |
| Math | Subtraction | 8 |
| Math | Order of operations | 6 |
| Math | Measurement | 6 |
| Math | Multiplication | 5 |
| Math | Fractions | 4 |
| Reading and phonics | Reading Comprehension | 15 |
| Reading and phonics | Spelling | 5 |
| Science | Periodic Table | 8 |
| Science | Solar System | 6 |
| Social studies and geography | States and Capitals | 24 |
| Social studies and geography | Continents and oceans | 5 |
Each topic page has a Customize button for new numbers or words, so a sheet that is too easy or too hard can be regenerated at once.
What fifth graders learn
Fifth grade pulls together everything from elementary school and adds the tools middle school will rely on. The list follows the Common Core grade 5 math standards, so these worksheets for grade 5 can be matched to the topic in class.
| Strand | Year-end expectation | Practice with |
|---|---|---|
| Fractions | Add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply a fraction by a whole number or another fraction | Fractions, fraction calculator |
| Decimals | Read decimals to thousandths, compare and round them, and use all four operations to hundredths | Decimals, place value chart |
| Whole numbers | Multiply multi-digit numbers with the standard method and divide by two-digit divisors | Long division, math generator |
| Expressions | Evaluate expressions with brackets and write simple expressions from words | Order of operations |
| Volume and the coordinate plane | Find the volume of boxes with length × width × height, and plot points in the first quadrant | Geometry, coordinate plane |
| Reading and writing | Summarize, compare two texts, explain how evidence supports a point, and write multi-paragraph essays | 5th and 6th grade passages |
Four worked examples from fifth grade math
| Problem | How to solve it | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3 + 1/4 | Rename both with twelfths: 8/12 + 3/12 | 11/12 |
| 2.4 × 0.3 | Multiply 24 × 3 = 72, then count two decimal places in total | 0.72 |
| Volume of a 4 × 3 × 2 box | Length × width × height | 24 cubic units |
| 3 + 4 × (6 − 2) | Brackets first (4), then multiply (16), then add | 19 |
If any row feels hard, open the matching grade 5 worksheets above and work through the first few problems together before trying the rest alone.
Reading and writing in fifth grade
Fifth graders read to compare and evaluate. They look at how two articles on the same topic differ, explain which evidence is strongest, and work out a word’s meaning from the sentence around it. The Venn diagram organizer and the grade 5 and 6 passages in these grade 5 worksheets practice exactly that. In writing, the jump is from single paragraphs to linked essays: an introduction that states a point, body paragraphs that each give a reason with evidence, and a conclusion that sums up. The writing prompts work well as weekend essays, and the reading log keeps independent reading going between school books.
Getting ready for middle school
The jump to sixth grade brings ratios, percentages and negative numbers. A few fifth grade worksheets from those topics at the end of the year make the first weeks of middle school much easier:
- Ratios: simplify ratios and find equivalent ones.
- Percents: work out a percent of a number.
- Integers: place negative numbers on a number line.
- One-step equations: solve for a missing number.
Is my child on track?
These quick checks cover the core of the 5th grade worksheets on this page. If several are still difficult, review with the 4th grade worksheets before moving on.
- Adds 3/5 + 1/2 by finding a common denominator.
- Puts 0.45, 0.405 and 0.5 in order from smallest to largest.
- Divides 912 by 24 with long division.
- Writes a five-paragraph essay with an introduction and a conclusion.
Supporting a fifth grader at home
- Let them teach you. Ask your child to explain a fraction method to you; teaching it shows what they really understand.
- Cook with fractions. Halving or doubling a recipe is real fraction practice.
- Build independence. Help them plan homework with a weekly planner rather than sitting beside them for every page.
- Read beyond school. News articles, biographies and long series all stretch vocabulary.
- Keep some puzzles. The hard sudoku and expert mazes among the grade 5 worksheets build the patience longer math problems need.
Fifth grade worksheets, free and printable
You will find the same collection searched as fifth grade worksheets, free 5th grade worksheets, 5th grade worksheets free, printable worksheets for 5th graders and worksheets for 5th graders free. All of them are on this page, free to print, and every sheet has an answer key. For a PDF, open a sheet, pick US Letter or A4 and save the file.
Graphing for 5th graders and fraction problems for 5th graders
Graphing for 5th graders covers line plots and the first quadrant of the coordinate plane: use the graphing worksheets and the coordinate plane page. Fraction problems for 5th graders are mainly adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators and multiplying fractions, and the fractions worksheets has 4 sheets to start with, plus the fraction calculator to check answers.
Homework for 5th graders and 5th grade work at home
Homework for 5th graders is the heaviest so far. A common guideline is about 10 minutes of homework per grade level each night, so treat the blocks below as part of the whole evening, not on top of it. For a fifth grader that is about 50 minutes in total across all subjects, so worksheets should be one part of the evening. Use this plan for 5th grade work at home that does not take over the week:
| Day | Focus and where to print it | Suggested block |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Math: decimals | 25 min |
| Tuesday | Math: long division | 25 min |
| Wednesday | Reading: comprehension passages | 25 min |
| Thursday | Math: order of operations or graphing | 25 min |
| Weekly total | Four short sessions, with Friday free for games and reading for fun | 100 min |
Frequently asked questions
10 quick answers
Which subjects do these worksheets cover?
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals, volume, the coordinate plane, reading complex texts closely and writing well-organized essays.
Are the reading passages hard enough?
The grades 5-6 passages ask about theme, word meaning in context and author's purpose, with a written response that needs evidence.
Is 5th grade the same as grade 5 or Class 5?
Yes. Fifth grade, grade 5 and Class 5 describe the same year, for children of about ten to eleven. In the US it is usually the last year of elementary school, while English pupils of this age sit their Key Stage 2 SATs in Year 6.
What math should a 5th grader know by the end of the year?
Operations with fractions and decimals, volume, the order of operations and plotting points on a coordinate grid, on top of fluent multiplication and division.
How can I help with fractions with unlike denominators?
Start by finding a number both denominators divide into, then rename each fraction. Fraction strips and the fraction calculator, which shows every step, make the idea visible.
How much homework do fifth graders get?
Often 45 to 50 minutes a night, depending on the school. A couple of free 5th grade worksheets plus reading usually covers it.
Are these worksheets free?
Yes. All of the fifth grade worksheets here are free to download and reprint for home or class, with no login required.
Where can I find 5th grade worksheets as free PDFs?
Open any worksheet on this page, choose US Letter or A4, then print or save the PDF. All 130 sheets are free, with an answer key, and no account is needed.
How many worksheets should a 5th grader do a week?
Four sessions of about 25 minutes is a steady pace, with decimals, long division, reading and a mixed review.
Why does the 5th grade page have fewer worksheets than 3rd or 4th?
Fifth grade focuses on fewer, larger ideas: decimals, fractions and multi-digit division. Press Customize on any topic page to make unlimited new problems.