Understanding Customary Length Units

What is the unit of length that is equal to 3 feet?

• 4 feet

• 1 yard

• 1 meter

• 2 feet

How many inches are there in a yard?

• 12 inches

• 48 inches

• 40 inches

• 36 inches

Which is longer: a mile or a yard?

• A mile is longer than a yard.

• A mile is shorter than a yard.

• A mile and a yard are the same length.

How many inches are in a foot?

• 8

• 12

• 15

• 10

What unit would you use to measure a long distance, like a road?

• inches

• kilometers or miles

• centimeters

• liters

Which is shorter: an inch or a foot?

• An inch

• A foot

A ____ is used to label measurements.

What is true about a foot?

• There are 12 inches in a foot.

• There are 3 feet in a yard.

• It is a measure of length or height.

• A foot is bigger than a yard.

• A foot is bigger than a mile.

True or False: An inch is the smallest customary unit of measurement.

• True

• False

What is the distance from the beginning to the end of something?