Measuring with a Metric Ruler
A second-grade math worksheet focused on using a metric ruler to measure length in centimeters and millimeters.
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Measuring with a Metric Ruler
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Read each question carefully and use your metric ruler to find the correct answer. Remember to measure from the '0' mark.
1. What is the length of the pencil shown below to the nearest centimeter?

Length: cm
2. Measure the length of the crayon to the nearest centimeter.

Length: cm
3. A metric ruler measures in and .
4. There are 10 in 1 centimeter.
5. The '0' mark on a ruler is where you should always measuring.
6. A centimeter is longer than a millimeter.
True
False
7. You should start measuring from the very end of the ruler, not the '0' mark.
True
False
8. Why is it important to start measuring from the '0' mark on a ruler?
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