Measuring Length

Nonstandard
measurement

Measurements that are different between people and, as a

result, are not accurate from person to person.
Examples of nonstandard measurement:

Hands
Feet
Arm span
Height

Units of nonstandard measurement are not limited to body

parts. Other examples could be measuring with:

Paper clips
Erasers
Pencils
Books

Meet Timmy and Tammy

Lets practice measuring! Timmy and Tammy are
here to help you measure. We are going to practice
measuring with nonstandard and standard units.
Are you ready?

Lets get
started!

Measuring with hands

How long is the line when measured with Timmys hands?

15

19

22

How long is the line when measured with Tammys hands?

15

19

22

Count the
number of
hands under
the line.

Measuring with feet

How long is the line when measured with Timmys feet?

10

11

How long is the line when measured with Tammys feet?

10

11

Count the
number of
feet under
the line.

Length
Length- is the distance
between two points.
We use a metric ruler to
measure length.
The standard unit of length
we use is the meter.

A Metric Ruler

.
To measure how
long or how far an
object is

What is a ruler?
A ruler is a tool used to measure distances. It
uses a standard unit of measure called an
inch.
Rulers can measure lengths, widths, and
heights.
There are 12 inches on one ruler. 12 inches is
equal to 1 foot. Therefore, we say that one
ruler is equal to 12 inches or 1 foot.

Next

Lets measure with a

ruler!
How long is the line when measured with Timmys ruler?
Remember that the length of a ruler is equal to 12 inches
(in.) or 1 foot (ft.)!

2 ft.

2 ft. 7 in.

3 ft.

How long is the line when measured with Tammys ruler?

2 ft.

2 ft. 7 in.

3 ft.

Count the
number of
rulers under
the line.