Using a Metric Ruler

Using a Metric Ruler

Carefully read each question and use your understanding of metric rulers to answer. Measure to the nearest millimeter unless otherwise specified.

1. Look at the ruler below. What do the large numbered marks represent?

2. What do the small unnumbered marks between the centimeters represent?

3. There are 10   in 1 centimeter.

4. A common metric ruler is usually   centimeters long.

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

6. Imagine a pencil that is 14.5 cm long. How many millimeters is that?

7. Draw a line segment that is exactly 80 millimeters long.

8. Which of these is the most appropriate unit to measure the length of a small ant?

9. If an object measures 7 cm and 3 mm, what is its length in millimeters?

10. Describe how you would accurately measure an object to the nearest millimeter using a metric ruler.