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WorksheetsIntroduction to Measurements
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
The distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger of one’s hand with fingers spread
apart.
Palm
Hand span
Forearm Length
Pace
The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. Also known as "cubit"
Palm
Hand span
Forearm Length
Pace
The width of one’s hand excluding the thumb.
Palm
Foot
Forearm Length
Pace
The distance of one full step.
Palm
Foot
Forearm Length
Pace
The width of the index finger
Palm
Foot
Forearm Length
Digit
If each cubit is equal to 2 hand spans, then how many cubits are 14 hand spans?
(a)
What did the ancient Egyptians used to determine measurement of things?
English System of Measurement
ruler
body parts
stones
If 1 cubit is equal to 6 palms, how many cubits are 126 palms?
(a)
1 foot is equal to how many inches?
10
11
12
13
If 1 yard is equal to 3 feet, what is the distance in feet of Mary's house to Jane's house if their houses is 18 yards apart?
6 feet
54 feet
24 feet
8 feet
