Measurement: Length

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

• yard

• meter

• centimeter

• inch

How many millimeters are in a centimeter?

• 10

• 50

• 5

• 100

Which tool is used to measure the length of an object in centimeters or inches?

• hammer

• ruler

• toaster

• screwdriver

If a line measures 5 centimeters, how many millimeters is that?

• 10

• 5

• 50

• 100

What is the abbreviation for kilometer?

• km

• cm

• ml

• kg

How many meters are in a kilometer?

• 1000

• 750

• 2000

• 500

Which unit of length would you use to measure the distance from your house to the park?

• kilogram

• inch

• gallon

• meter

If a pencil is 15 centimeters long, how many millimeters is that?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 15

What is the average length of a pencil in inches?

• 8 in.

• 15 in.

• 2 in.

• 20.5 in.

Which unit of length would you use to measure the height of a building?

• kilograms

• centimeters

• inches

• meters