Measurement

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WHAT IS MEASUREMENT?

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Measurement is the process of determining the size, length, or amount of something using standard units.

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WHAT UNIT DO WE USE TO MEASURE LENGTH?

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Common units for measuring length include inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

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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 A CENTIMETER?

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A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

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HOW LONG IS A RULER?

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A standard ruler is usually 12 inches long.

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WHAT IS THE LONGEST UNIT OF LENGTH?

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The longest common unit of length is a mile.

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HOW DO YOU CONVERT INCHES TO FEET?

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To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12.

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WHAT IS A FOOT?

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A foot is a unit of length equal to 12 inches.

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HOW DO YOU MEASURE THE LENGTH OF A TABLE?

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You can use a measuring tape or ruler to measure the length of a table.

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WHAT IS A METER?

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A meter is a metric unit of length that is equal to 100 centimeters.