Measuring to the nearest half inch

Front

What does it mean to measure to the nearest half inch?

Back

It means to find the closest measurement that is either a whole inch or a half inch (like 1 inch, 1½ inches, 2 inches, etc.).

Front

If an object is 1 inch and 3/4 of an inch long, how do you round it to the nearest half inch?

Back

You would round it to 1½ inches because it is closer to 1½ inches than to 1 inch.

Front

What is the nearest half inch to 2 inches?

Back

2 inches.

Front

What is the nearest half inch to 2¼ inches?

Back

2½ inches.

Front

How do you determine if you should round up or down when measuring?

Back

If the measurement is less than halfway to the next half inch, round down; if it is halfway or more, round up.

Front

What is the nearest half inch to 1 inch?

Back

1 inch.

Front

If a pencil measures 1½ inches, how would you express that in terms of whole and half inches?

Back

1½ inches is one whole inch and one half inch.

Front

What is the nearest half inch to 3 inches?

Back

3 inches.

Front

If a book is 2¾ inches thick, what is the nearest half inch?

Back

3 inches.

Front

What is the nearest half inch to 4⅓ inches?

Back

4½ inches.