Introduction to Measurements

The distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger of one’s hand with fingers spread

apart.

• Palm

• Hand span

• Forearm Length

• Pace

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.1

The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. Also known as "cubit"

• Palm

• Hand span

• Forearm Length

• Pace

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

The width of one’s hand excluding the thumb.

• Palm

• Foot

• Forearm Length

• Pace

The distance of one full step.

• Palm

• Foot

• Forearm Length

• Pace

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

The width of the index finger

• Palm

• Foot

• Forearm Length

• Digit

If each cubit is equal to 2 hand spans, then how many cubits are 14 hand spans?

Tags

CCSS.5.MD.A.1

What did the ancient Egyptians used to determine measurement of things?

• English System of Measurement

• ruler

• body parts

• stones

If 1 cubit is equal to 6 palms, how many cubits are 126 palms?

Tags

CCSS.5.MD.A.1

1 foot is equal to how many inches?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.1

If 1 yard is equal to 3 feet, what is the distance in feet of Mary's house to Jane's house if their houses is 18 yards apart?

• 6 feet

• 54 feet

• 24 feet

• 8 feet

Tags

CCSS.5.MD.A.1