Measuring Length with Metric Units
A Grade 1 math worksheet focusing on understanding and measuring length using metric units like centimeters.
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Measuring Length with Metric Units
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember to use centimeters (cm) when measuring length.
1. Look at the ruler below. What unit of measurement does it show?

2. Circle the object that is usually measured in centimeters:
A car
A pencil
3. A centimeter is a unit used to measure objects.
4. We use a to measure length.
5. A classroom whiteboard is usually about 10 centimeters long.
True
False
6. A paperclip is usually less than 5 centimeters long.
True
False
7. Draw a line that you think is about 5 centimeters long in the box below.
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