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How long is this object? (3 inches)
3 inches
How long is this object? (4 inches)
4 inches
How long is this object? (1/4 inch)
1/4 inch
How long is this object? (1/2 inch)
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How long is this object? (3 1/2 inches)
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How long is this object? (4 1/4 inches)
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How long is this object? (3 3/4 inches)
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How long is this object? (4 1/2 inches)
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How long is this object? (1 1/2 inches)
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How long is this object? (1 1/4 inches)
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How long is this object? (1 3/4 inches)
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How long is this object? (4 1/4 inches)
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How long is this object? (2 3/4 inches)
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How long is this object? (3 1/4 inches)
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Order the following from shortest to longest: inches, feet, yards, and miles.
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What is the basic measure of length?
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How many inches are in a foot?
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What is measurement?
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What tool is used to measure length?
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What does a yardstick measure?
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What are the fractions for inches?
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Study Notes
Measurement Units
- Inches are a basic unit of length in the imperial system, where 12 inches make up one foot.
- A foot is equivalent to 12 inches, establishing a straightforward conversion between these two measurements.
Common Inch Measurements
- Various lengths in inches include:
- 1/4 inch
- 1/2 inch
- 1 1/4 inches
- 1 1/2 inches
- 1 3/4 inches
- 2 3/4 inches
- 3 inches
- 3 1/4 inches
- 3 1/2 inches
- 3 3/4 inches
- 4 inches
- 4 1/4 inches
- 4 1/2 inches
Measurement Tools
- A ruler is a common tool used for measuring length, often marked with both inches and centimeters.
- A yardstick is specifically designed to measure up to 1 yard, which is equivalent to 3 feet or 36 inches.
Measurement Concepts
- Measurement refers to determining the size, length, or amount of something through quantification.
- Fractions of an inch can also be expressed; for example, 1/16 inch represents a sixteenth of an inch, which is a smaller subdivision of the measurement.
Length Hierarchy
- The order of common length units from shortest to longest is: inches, feet, yards, and miles, providing a scale for conversions and comparisons.
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