Measuring and Estimating Length

What measuring tool do I use to measure a block?

• Teaspoon

• Tablespoon

• Measuring Cup

• Ruler

Which is smaller? 10 centimeter OR 10 inches

• 10 centimeters

• 10 inches

Jamar has 2 pencils. How much longer is his gold pencil than his yellow pencil?

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

• 7 inches

Regina and Brent measured their straws. The measurements are shown on the rulers. How much longer is Regina's straw than Brent's straw? Choose the equation that shows the correct answer.

• 6 + 10 = 16

• 10 - 6 = 3

• 16 - 10 = 6

• 10 - 6 = 4

There are several moving trucks in the parking lot. Each truck is 30 feet long. What is the total length of 6 trucks?

• 24 feet

• 36 feet

• 180 feet

• 240 feet

Estimate the length of the running shoe.

• 1 inch

• 1 mile

• 1 foot

• 1 yard

What is an appropriate estimation of the length of Jeremy's dad's beach bike?

• 6 inches

• 6 miles

• 6 feet

• 6 cups

Which object below would require the use of more than one ruler length in order to measure the object's length?

• car

• pencil

• paper clip

• book