Measuring Inches Centimeters

Estimate the length of a key. 

• 4 feet

• 4 inches

About how long is the pencil?

• 10 centimeters

• 3 inches

• 6 inches

• 8 centimeters

How long is the paintbrush?

• 4 inches

• 5 inches

• 6 inches

• 3 inches

Which of these would best be measured using a ruler?

• The distance between your school and house

• The length of a glue stick

• The height of a tree

• The length of a football field

How many inches is the broom?

• 12 inches

• 2 inches

• 9 inches

• 1 inch

Measure the glue stick using inches. What is the length of the glue stick.

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

• 1 inch

Determine the measurement of the picture by reading the ruler.

• 5 inches

• 3 inches

• 2 inches

• 2 1/2 inches

How long is the crayon?

• 2 centimeters

• 3 inches

• 3 feet 

• 3 yards

How long is the paper clip?

• 4 centimeters

• 5 centimeters

• 8 centimeters

• 4 inches

What is the length of the nail to the nearest centimeter?

• 3 cm

• 6 cm

• 4 cm

• 5 cm