Reading the Metric Ruler
Practice reading measurements on a metric ruler to the nearest millimeter and centimeter.
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Reading the Metric Ruler
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Carefully read each question and provide your answer. Remember to include the correct units (cm or mm) in your answers.
1. What do the large numbered markings on a metric ruler represent?
2. What do the smallest markings between each centimeter on a metric ruler represent?
Observe the ruler image and answer the following questions.
3. What is the measurement indicated by point A in centimeters?
4. What is the measurement indicated by point B in millimeters?
5. What is the measurement indicated by point C in centimeters?
Complete the following conversions:
6. 1 centimeter = millimeters
7. 10 millimeters = centimeter
8. 50 millimeters = centimeters
9. A pencil is 14.5 cm long. How many millimeters is that?
10. You measure a small object to be 38 mm long. How many centimeters is this?