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Reading a Metric Ruler

Practice reading measurements on a metric ruler to the nearest millimeter and centimeter for Grade 5 students.

Grade 5 Math MeasurementReading Metric Ruler
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.A.1

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Reading a Metric Ruler

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Carefully observe the metric ruler and objects below. Write down the measurement indicated by the arrows or the length of the objects to the nearest millimeter (mm) and centimeter (cm).

1. What is the length shown by the arrow?

Length:   mm

Length:   cm

2. How long is the pencil?

Length:   mm

Length:   cm

3. What is the measurement at the end of the line segment?

Measurement:   mm

Measurement:   cm

4. There are 10   in 1 centimeter.

5. A metric ruler typically measures in centimeters and  .

6. To convert centimeters to millimeters, you multiply by  .

7. Which unit is smaller?

a

centimeter

b

millimeter

c

meter

d

kilometer

8. If an object is 3.5 cm long, how many millimeters is that?

9. Describe how you would measure an object that is longer than your ruler.