Standard and Nonstandard Units of Measurement
Explore standard and nonstandard units of measurement with this Grade 4 math worksheet, including questions on length, weight, and capacity.
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Standard and Nonstandard Units of Measurement
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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?
paperclip
hand span
centimeter
pencil
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.
True
False
Match the unit of measurement to its type.
9. Pound
a. Nonstandard
10. Paperclip
b. Standard
11. Liter
c. Standard
12. Hand span
d. Nonstandard
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