Measuring Length - Inches and Centimeters

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What is a ruler used for?

Back

A ruler is a tool used to measure length.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

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The basic unit of length in the metric system is the meter.

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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What is longer: 1 inch or 1 centimeter?

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1 inch is longer than 1 centimeter.

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How do you measure the length of an object?

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You place a ruler next to the object and read the measurement.

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What is the abbreviation for inches?

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The abbreviation for inches is 'in'.

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What is the abbreviation for centimeters?

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The abbreviation for centimeters is 'cm'.

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If a crayon is 3 inches long, how many centimeters is that?

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3 inches is approximately 7.62 centimeters.

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What tool would you use to measure the length of a glue stick?

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You would use a ruler to measure the length of a glue stick.