How Do You Measure an Object in Millimeters Using a Ruler?
How Do You Measure an Object in Millimeters Using a Ruler?
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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!
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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.
If you're measuring the length of an object, you can use one of the metric units used to measure length. Follow along with this tutorial to learn about these metric 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.