Measurement Concepts

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Length

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A measure of how long something is, typically measured in inches, feet, yards, or centimeters.

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Width

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A measure of how wide something is, usually measured in inches, feet, or centimeters.

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Height

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A measure of how tall something is, typically measured in inches, feet, or meters.

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Mass

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A measure of how much matter an object has, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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Weight

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The force of gravity on an object, typically measured in pounds (lbs) or ounces (oz) in the U.S., and in kilograms (kg) or grams (g) in other countries.

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Volume

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A measure of how much space an object or substance occupies, usually measured in liters (L) or milliliters (mL).

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Ruler

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A tool used to measure length or width, usually marked in inches or centimeters.

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Balance Scale

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A tool used to measure mass or weight, typically using grams or kilograms.

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Measuring Cup

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A container used to measure volume, usually in milliliters (mL) or cups.

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Customary Units

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The measurement system commonly used in the United States, including units such as inches, feet, pounds, and gallons.