Measurements Ws
Measurements Ws
A. Logic Thinking
Instructions:
For each item listed below, choose the correct metric unit to measure the object.
The units to choose from are kilometers (km), meters (m), centimeters (cm), and
millimeters (mm). Consider the size of the object to determine which unit is most
appropriate.
Additionally, for certain items, choose the appropriate tool to measure them. The
tools you can choose from are:
• Ruler: For measuring shorter lengths, typically in centimeters or millimeters.
• Measuring Tape: For measuring longer distances, like the length of a room, or an
object like a rope.
• Meter Stick: A tool for measuring larger distances like the height of a building or
a tree.
Now, answer the following questions:
1. What unit should you use to measure the length of a pencil?
2. What unit should you use to measure the length of a school bus?
3. What unit should you use to measure the height of a tree?
4. What unit should you use to measure the distance between two cities?
5. What unit should you use to measure the width of a door?
6. What unit should you use to measure the length of a soccer field?
7. What unit should you use to measure the thickness of a book?
8. What tool should you use to measure the length of a rope?
9. What unit should you use to measure the distance between two countries?
10. What unit should you use to measure the length of a pencil case?
11. What unit should you use to measure the height of a building?
12. What tool should you use to measure the width of a piece of paper?
13. What unit should you use to measure the length of a smartphone?
14. What tool should you use to measure the length of a swimming pool?
15. What unit should you use to measure the distance you walk every day?
16. What tool should you use to measure the thickness of a coin?
17. What unit should you use to measure the length of a computer screen?
18. What tool should you use to measure the distance from your house to your
school?
19. What unit should you use to measure the size of a pet fish?
20. What tool should you use to measure the length of a shoelace?
B. Word Problems
1. A piece of rope is 256 inches long. If the rope is cut into 8 equal pieces, how
long is each piece of rope?
2. Last year, Maria was 135 cm tall. She grew 18 cm in the past year. How tall is
she now?
3. The wooden stick is 12 inches shorter than the pole. If the pole is 57 inches long,
how long is the stick?
4. A ribbon is 364 cm long. If it is divided into 2 equal parts, how long is each
part?
5. Adam saved $472 in one month. If he saved the same amount for 5 months, how
much did he save in total?
6. A bag of rice weighs 145 kg. If the bag is divided into 5 equal portions, how
much does each portion weigh?
7. A basketball court is 96 feet long. If it is divided into 4 equal sections, how long
is each section?
8. Last year, Liam had 680 books. This year, he added 125 more books to his
collection. How many books does he have now?
9. A plank of wood is 900 cm long. If it is cut into 10 equal pieces, how long is
each piece?
10. The scarf is 25 cm shorter than the shawl. If the shawl is 175 cm long, how
long is the scarf?
11. A piece of cloth is 480 cm long. If it is cut into 6 equal parts, how long is each
piece?
12. Sarah is 1.45 meters tall. She grew 0.12 meters over the summer. How tall is
Sarah now?
13. A rope is 350 cm long. If 50 cm is cut off, how long is the remaining piece of
rope?
14. A board is 180 cm long. If it is divided into 3 equal parts, how long is each
part?
15. A truck travels 120 kilometers in 3 hours. How far does it travel in 1 hour?
b) If she cuts one more piece that is the same size, how long will the total length
be?
b) If 2 of the pieces are used, how many meters of hose are left?
b) If the pencil case is then shrunk back by 5 cm, how long is it now?