Standard and Nonstandard Units of Measurement

Standard and Nonstandard Units of Measurement

Read each question carefully and answer using your knowledge of standard and nonstandard units of measurement.

1. A nonstandard unit of measurement is not always the same length, such as a  .

2. A standard unit of measurement, like a  , is always the same length.

3. The length of a pencil could be measured in standard units like   or  .

4. To measure the weight of an apple, you might use nonstandard units like   or standard units like  .

5. Which of the following is a standard unit of length?

6. Look at the ruler below. What is the length of the shaded part?

7. If you measure your classroom using footsteps, is that a standard or nonstandard unit of measurement? Explain why.

8. A cup is a nonstandard unit of capacity.

Match the unit of measurement to its type.