Measuring with Standard and Nonstandard Units
A Grade 3 math worksheet focusing on understanding and applying standard and nonstandard units of measurement for length.
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Measuring with Standard and Nonstandard Units
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Show your work where applicable.
Fill in the blank with the correct word from the word bank below.
1. Using paper clips to measure the length of your desk is an example of using units.
2. Inches and centimeters are examples of units.
3. A is a tool used to measure length in standard units.
1. Which of these is a standard unit of measurement for length?
Hand spans
Centimeters
Pencils
Footsteps
2. Which of these is a nonstandard unit of measurement for length?
Meters
Inches
Cubes
Feet
Use the ruler to measure the length of the pencil below. Write your answer in centimeters.
Length of the pencil: centimeters
Read each statement and circle True or False.
1. The length of a book would best be measured in miles.
True
False
2. Using your shoe to measure the length of a room is a nonstandard way to measure.
True
False
1. Why is it important to use standard units of measurement?
2. Give an example of when you might use a nonstandard unit to measure something.