Measurement with Rulers - whole, half, and quarter inch

Front

What is a ruler used for?

Back

A ruler is used to measure length or distance.

Front

What does it mean to measure in inches?

Back

Measuring in inches means using a unit of length that is equal to 1/12 of a foot.

Front

How many quarters are in one inch?

Back

There are four quarters in one inch.

Front

What is a half inch?

Back

A half inch is equal to 1/2 of an inch, or 0.5 inches.

Front

If a ruler shows 6 inches, how many half inches are there?

Back

There are 12 half inches in 6 inches.

Front

What is the measurement of 5 1/2 inches in quarters?

Back

5 1/2 inches is equal to 22 quarters.

Front

How do you read a ruler?

Back

You read a ruler by looking at the markings and counting the inches, half inches, and quarter inches.

Front

What is the difference between 5 inches and 5 1/2 inches?

Back

The difference is 1/2 inch.

Front

If an object measures 8 1/4 inches, how many eighths is that?

Back

8 1/4 inches is equal to 33 eighths.

Front

What is the smallest measurement on a standard ruler?

Back

The smallest measurement on a standard ruler is 1/16 of an inch.