Measuring in Inches Worksheet
Practice measuring objects to the nearest inch using a ruler.
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Measuring in Inches
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Read each question carefully and use your ruler to measure the objects or choose the best answer. Remember to measure to the nearest inch.
1. An inch is a unit of used in the US customary system.
2. We use a to measure in inches.
3. There are 12 inches in one .
4. Which object is about 1 inch long?
A school bus
A paperclip
A football field
A car
5. A standard ruler is usually how many inches long?
6 inches
10 inches
12 inches
24 inches
6. Look at the ruler below. What is the length of the pencil to the nearest inch?
7. Look at the ruler below. What is the length of the crayon to the nearest inch?
8. The length of a new pencil is usually about 7 inches.
True
False
9. A ruler has marks for half inches, quarter inches, and eighths of an inch.
True
False
10. Draw a line that is approximately 4 inches long. Then, measure it with your ruler and write its actual length.
Actual length: inches