Measuring with Standard Tools
Practice measuring length using rulers and other standard tools with this Grade 3 math worksheet.
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Measuring with Standard Tools
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Read each question carefully and use your knowledge of measurement to answer.
1. Which unit would you use to measure the length of a pencil?
feet
inches
miles
yards
2. What tool would you use to find out how tall you are?
a scale
a clock
a measuring tape
a thermometer
3. A standard ruler is usually about inches long.
4. To measure something precisely, you should start measuring from the mark on the ruler.
5. Look at the ruler below. What is the length of the red line segment?

6. Why is it important to use the correct tool for measuring?
7. A meter stick is longer than a foot ruler.
True
False
8. You can measure the weight of an apple with a ruler.
True
False