Ruler Measurement

How many centimeters long is the toy car?

• 3 centimeters

• 4 centimeters

• 5 centimeters

• 6 centimeters

What is the length of the ribbon?

• 2 inches

• 7 inches

• 9 inches

• 12 inches

A student is measuring the length of a pencil with a ruler. Is a ruler the best tool to use when measuring the length of a pencil, and why?

• No. A ruler is used to measure large objects.

• No. A ruler is used to measure small objects.

• Yes. A ruler is used to measure large objects.

• Yes. A ruler is used to measure small objects.

How many inches make 1 foot?

• 10 inches

• 11 inches

• 12 inches

• 1 foot

Christine measures the length of the rope shown at 14 inches. If Christine measures the same rope using centimeters, which statement about her measurements would be true?

• The number of centimeters is greater than the number of inches

• The number of centimeters is less than the number of inches

• The number of centimeters is equal to the number of inches

• The number of centimeters cannot be found

What is the length of the key?

• 2 cm

• 0 cm

• 4 cm

• 1 cm

Look at the red arrow. Which unit of measurement is it pointing to? 

• Inches

• Centimeters

How many inches is the blue crayon?

• 3 inches

• 2 inches

• 4 inches

• 5 inches

What is the measurement of the paperclip?

• 11 cm

• 11 in

_{How many inches is this Post It?} 

• 5 inches

• 3 inches

• 1 inch

• 2 inches