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Reading Metric Rulers

Practice reading measurements on a metric ruler to the nearest millimeter and centimeter.

Grade 8 Math MeasurementReading Metric Ruler
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.1

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Reading Metric Rulers

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Carefully observe the metric rulers and objects in the following questions. Write down the length of each object to the nearest millimeter (mm) or centimeter (cm) as indicated.

1. What is the length of the object in millimeters?

2. What is the length of the pencil in millimeters?

3. 1 centimeter (cm) is equal to   millimeters (mm).

4. If an object is 45 mm long, its length in centimeters is   cm.

5. Which of the following is the most appropriate unit to measure the length of a car?

a

millimeters

b

centimeters

c

meters

d

kilometers

6. Draw a line segment that is exactly 7.5 cm long. Then, measure its length in millimeters.

Length in mm:  

7. An insect is 28 mm long. Another insect is 3.2 cm long. Which insect is longer and by how many millimeters?