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Measuring in Inches Worksheet

Grade 5 math worksheet focusing on measuring length in inches, including fractions of an inch, using a ruler.

Grade 5 Math MeasurementUnits of MeasurementUs (Imperial) MeasurementMeasuring in Inches
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.A.1

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Measuring in Inches

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Read each question carefully and use your knowledge of measuring in inches to answer. Remember to pay attention to fractions of an inch.

1. Which fraction represents half of an inch?

a

1/4 inch

b

1/2 inch

c

3/4 inch

d

1 inch

2. What is the length of the shaded part of the fraction bar below?

a

1/4 inch

b

1/2 inch

c

3/4 inch

d

1 inch

3. There are   inches in one foot.

4. The shortest mark on a standard ruler usually represents   of an inch.

5. Measure the length of the line segment below to the nearest 1/4 inch.

6. If you have a ribbon that is 7 1/2 inches long and you cut off 2 inches, how long is the remaining ribbon?

7. A ruler typically measures in both inches and centimeters.

T

True

F

False

8. Three quarters of an inch is shorter than half an inch.

T

True

F

False

9. Look at the ruler below. What measurement is indicated by the arrow?