Pick a level, or type your own numbers. Typing a number switches the level to “My own numbers”.
Making the PDF…
About the addition worksheets
This free tool makes printable addition worksheets for every level. Pick a level — from single digit sums to four-digit addition with carrying — and you get a PDF with fresh problems and an answer key at the end.
Press New problems and you get a new sheet. A child can practise every day and never get the same sums twice.
Everything is made in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no sign-up. Your settings stay in this browser for next time.
Features
- 7 ready levels — single digit, two-digit + one-digit, two-digit and three-digit with or without carrying, and four-digit
- Carrying on or off — choose sums that never carry, sums that always carry, or a mix
- Your own numbers — set the range of both numbers yourself, from 0 to 9999
- Two layouts — stacked in columns, or in a row like "7 + 5 = ___"
- 12 to 50 problems per page, up to 20 pages, every page different
- Answer key — one extra page per sheet, with the answers in blue
- 5 styles — Classic, Minimal, Boxes, Banner and Playful
- US Letter or A4, a name, date and score line, Print or Download PDF
Addition levels
Each level sets the two number ranges and the carrying rule. The grades are only a rough guide — every school and child is different.
| Level | First number | Second number | Carrying | Example | Often used in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single digit | 0–9 | 0–9 | Mixed | 7 + 5 = 12 | Kindergarten, grade 1 |
| Two-digit + one-digit | 10–99 | 1–9 | Mixed | 46 + 7 = 53 | Grade 1 |
| Two-digit, no carrying | 10–99 | 10–99 | Never | 34 + 25 = 59 | Grade 1–2 |
| Two-digit with carrying | 10–99 | 10–99 | Always | 47 + 38 = 85 | Grade 2 |
| Three-digit, no carrying | 100–999 | 100–999 | Never | 312 + 465 = 777 | Grade 2–3 |
| Three-digit with carrying | 100–999 | 100–999 | Always | 368 + 457 = 825 | Grade 3 |
| Four-digit with carrying | 1000–9999 | 1000–9999 | Always | 2748 + 3586 = 6334 | Grade 4 |
Want something else? Type your own numbers. For example, 0 to 20 and 0 to 20 gives sums up to 40, and 5 to 5 for the first number practises "5 + something" only.
What "carrying" means
Carrying (also called regrouping) happens when one column adds up to 10 or more. In 47 + 38, the ones make 7 + 8 = 15. You write the 5 and carry the 1 to the tens column: 4 + 3 + 1 = 8. The answer is 85.
- No carrying — every column adds up to 9 or less, like 34 + 25. Good for learning column addition first.
- Always carrying — at least one column carries in every problem, like 47 + 38. Good practice once the idea is new.
- Mixed — some problems carry, some do not. This is the best test: the child must notice when to carry.
The rule is checked for every problem. If your own numbers make it impossible (for example 0–4 + 0–4 with Always carrying), the status line tells you.
Layout and size
- Stacked — the numbers in a column with a line underneath, the way children learn written addition. Best for two digits and more.
- In a row — "7 + 5 = ___". Quick to read, good for addition facts and timed drills.
| Problems per page | Stacked | In a row |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 columns × 3 rows | 2 columns × 6 rows |
| 20 | 4 columns × 5 rows | 2 columns × 10 rows |
| 30 | 5 columns × 6 rows | 3 columns × 10 rows |
| 40 | 5 columns × 8 rows | 3 columns × 14 rows |
| 50 | 5 columns × 10 rows | 3 columns × 17 rows |
The numbers get smaller as you add more problems, so everything fits. For young children, 12 or 20 problems with big numbers work best.
5 styles
- Classic — clean black problems, answers in blue in the key
- Minimal — black and white only, saves ink
- Boxes — each problem sits in its own rounded box
- Banner — a coloured band with the title, and round number badges
- Playful — a rainbow title and colourful number badges, for young kids
Frequently asked questions
Are these addition worksheets free?
Yes. They are free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Print as many as you like.
Does every sheet have an answer key?
Yes, if Answer key at the end is on (it is on by default). The key has the same problems as the sheet, with the answers filled in.
How do I make two-digit addition with regrouping?
Choose the level Two-digit with carrying. Every problem then carries from the ones to the tens, like 47 + 38.
Can I print the same sheet again later?
The problems change only when you press New problems or change a setting. To keep a sheet, download the PDF and save it.
Can I make a sheet for one number fact family?
Yes. Choose My own numbers and set the first number from 6 to 6. Every problem is then 6 + something.
Can I mix addition and subtraction?
Yes. Change the operation to Mixed + and −. For subtraction only, see Subtraction Worksheets.
Related tools
- Subtraction Worksheets — with or without borrowing
- Multiplication Worksheets — times tables practice
- Division Worksheets — division facts and long division
- Math Worksheet Generator — all four operations, mixed sheets
- Printable Flashcards — addition facts as cards
- Printable Graph Paper — squared paper for column sums
How to use it
- Choose a level — the numbers and the carrying rule are set for you
- Or type your own numbers and choose carrying
- Choose the layout, problems per page and pages
- Pick a style and the paper size
- Check the preview — it is the PDF itself
- Press Print, or Download PDF
- Press New problems for another sheet
