How Do You Measure an Object in Inches Using a Ruler?
How Do You Measure an Object in Inches Using a Ruler?
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Measuring is a building block of math and understanding the world around us. This tutorial shows you how to measure an object in inches using a ruler.
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Background Tutorials
Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table.
An inch, a foot, and a mile are all customary units used to measure the length of an object. This tutorial introduces you to the customary units for length.
Further Exploration
Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.
Rulers help you measure all sorts of things, but you need to learn how to use it first! Follow along with this tutorial to see how to use a ruler to measure objects in centimeters.
Knowing how to use a ruler is an important skill in both math and the real world! Follow along with this tutorial to see how to use a ruler to measure an object in millimeters!