Measuring Length

Front

What is length?

Back

Length is the measurement of how long something is from one end to the other.

Front

What tool do we use to measure length?

Back

We use a ruler to measure length.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for small lengths?

Back

Inches (in) are often used to measure small lengths.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for larger lengths?

Back

Yards (yd) or feet (ft) are used for larger lengths.

Front

How many inches are in a foot?

Back

There are 12 inches in a foot.

Front

If a crayon is 3 inches long, how would you write that?

Back

You would write it as 3 in.

Front

What is the length of a key if it measures 2 cm?

Back

The length of the key is 2 cm.

Front

What is a common way to measure length in centimeters?

Back

Using a ruler marked in centimeters.

Front

What is longer: 1 yard or 3 feet?

Back

They are the same length; 1 yard equals 3 feet.

Front

What is the best unit to measure the length of a pencil?

Back

Inches (in) are the best unit to measure the length of a pencil.