Estimating Metric Measurements

I would measure this bus in

• centimeters

• milimeters

• kilometers

• meters

Choose the best measurement for capacity.

• Liter

• Kilogram

• Kilometer

• meter

What is the appropriate unit of measurement for the height of an apple?

• L

• cm

• m

• mm

What would you use to measure the liquid in a coffee cup?

• liter

• mililiter

• gallon

Is the length of this pinecone closer to 5 cm or 5 dm?

• 5 cm

• 5 dm

What is the best estimate for the height of the tree?

• 1 kilometer 

• 4 meters 

• 30 centimeters 

• 150 millimeters 

What is the best estimate for the length of this pen?

• 20 centimeters 

• 150 centimeters 

• 2 meters 

• 3 milliliters 

Is the length of this feather closer to 2 cm or 2 dm?

• 2 cm

• 2 dm

Is the length of this feather closer to 8 cm or 8 mm?

• 8 cm

• 2 mm

Which measurement best matches the object on the screen?

• 1 centimeter

• 1 foot

• 1 yard

• 6 inches