Reading a Tape Measure
Practice reading a tape measure to the nearest inch, half-inch, and quarter-inch.
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Reading a Tape Measure
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Carefully read each question and provide the best answer. Pay close attention to the markings on the tape measure diagrams.
1. What measurement is indicated by the arrow on the number line below?
2. How many inches are shown from the start of the tape measure to the arrow?
3. The arrow is pointing to inches.
4. What is the measurement at the red arrow?
5. Which fraction represents one-half of an inch?
1/4
1/2
3/4
1 inch
6. Which line is longest?
2 and 1/4 inches
2 and 1/2 inches
2 and 3/4 inches
3 inches
7. There are 12 inches in one foot.
True
False
8. A tape measure usually only shows whole inches.
True
False
9. If you measure an object and it is between the 3-inch and 4-inch mark, exactly halfway, what is its length?
10. Draw a line that is 2 and 1/2 inches long. You can use the ruler below as a guide.