Estimating Length
Practice estimating the length of various objects using appropriate units like inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
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Estimating Length Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and estimate the length of the objects. Choose the best answer or write your own estimate.
1. Which is the best estimate for the length of a pencil?
6 inches
6 feet
6 centimeters
6 meters
2. Approximately how long is a school bus?
10 inches
10 feet
10 centimeters
10 meters
1. A door is about feet tall.
2. A paperclip is about inch long.
3. The length of your classroom is probably measured in .
1. Look at the ruler below. If a crayon is placed next to it and reaches the 4th mark after the 0, what is its approximate length?
2. Imagine a small toy car. Would you measure its length in centimeters or meters? Explain why.
1. A human adult is usually about 5 meters tall.
True
False
2. You would use inches to estimate the length of a football field.
True
False