Measuring with a Customary Ruler

Measure this line using inches.

• 0 in.
• ½ in.
• 1 in.
• ¾ in.

Measure this line using inches.

• 5 in.
• 5 ¼ in.
• 5 ½ in.
• 5 ¾ in.

Measure this line using inches.

• 5 ¾ in.
• 6 in.
• 5 ½ in.
• 5 ¼ in.

What is the length of the black line?

5. On the typical customary (English) ruler what is the basic (smallest) unit of measurement?

• A. 1/16" inch

• B. 1/32" inch

• C. 1/64" inch

• D. 1/8" inch

Select the most correct answer for the measurement below the letter "A."

• 3/8"
• 3/8
• 6/16"
• 3/16"

Select the most correct answer for the measurement below the letter "B."

• 1/2"
• 7/16"
• 9/16"
• 9/8"

Select the most correct answer for the measurement below the letter "C."

• 1-1/2"
• 1"
• 16/16"
• 1-1/8"

Select the most correct answer for the measurement below the letter "D."

• 23/16"
• 1-9/16"
• 1-7/8"
• 1-7/16"

Select the most correct answer for the measurement below the letter "E."

• 2-7/8"
• 1-14/16"
• 1-7/8"
• 1.78"