{"id":1969,"date":"2022-04-25T09:30:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T09:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1969"},"modified":"2023-05-17T09:24:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T09:24:18","slug":"length-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length","title":{"rendered":"Measurement of Length &#8211; Definition, Units, Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ea961f02-f414-401d-b10d-bbba78e83220\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length#0-what-is-length>What Is Length?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length#1-units-to-measure-length>Units to Measure Length<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length#10-si-unit-of-length>S.I. Unit of Length<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length#17-solved-examples-on-measurement-of-length>Solved Examples on Measurement of Length<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length#18-practice-problems-on-measurement-of-length>Practice Problems on Measurement of Length<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length#19-frequently-asked-questions-on-measurement-of-length>Frequently Asked Questions on Measurement of Length<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Length is the term used for identifying the size of an object or distance from one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/point\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">point<\/a> to the other.<\/strong> For example, the length of a ruler given below tells us how long the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ruler<\/a> is.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-1.png\" alt=\"Device used for Measurement of Length\" class=\"wp-image-7865\" title=\"Device used for Measurement of Length\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-1-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-length\">What Is Length?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Measurement<\/a> of length can be defined as an act of identifying the length of objects in some standard or non-standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/units\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">units<\/a>. The skill to measure the length is very important in our everyday life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Suppose Mathew is going to a store with his friend and he sees a beautiful picture frame that can be placed in his parents\u2019 bedroom. But how would he tell them the length of the frame? He can do that if he knows the length in a certain unit, say 3 feet. In the image given below, the length of the picture frame is 3 feet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-2.png\" alt=\"Picture frame of 3 feet\" class=\"wp-image-7864\" title=\"Picture frame of 3 feet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-2-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a 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alt=\"Conversion Tables for Customary Units of Length Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Conversion Tables for Customary Units of Length Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/conversion-tables-for-metric-units-of-length\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/measurement_conv_table_length_metric_pt.png\" alt=\"Conversion Tables for Metric Units of Length Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Conversion Tables for Metric Units of Length Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/convert-customary-units-of-length\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/measurement_conv_unit_length_customary_pt.png\" alt=\"Convert Customary Units of Length Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Convert Customary Units of Length 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checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-units-to-measure-length\">Units to Measure Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We can measure the length of an object by using different units like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/meter-m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">meter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/centimeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">centimeters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/foot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">feet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">inches<\/a> or by using a handspan, foot-span, etc. We classify the units to measure length into two types:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-1-non-standard-units-of-measuring-length\">1. Non-standard units of measuring length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The non standard units do not have any fixed measurement in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">numbers<\/a>. The measurements vary from person to person and object to object.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">For example, a kid and his father are measuring a painting using their hands. So, the length they will get will be different because the handspan of a kid is usually smaller than that of an adult. Some of the non-standard units of length are handspan, foot span, finger width, a thread or a rope, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-a-handspan\">A. Handspan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Handspan is the maximum distance between the tips of the thumb and the little finger. It is generally about 8 inches, but it depends on your hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-3.png\" alt=\"Handspan\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" title=\"Handspan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-3-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-b-foot-span\">B. Foot-span<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>The foot-span is defined as the distance between the point of the toe and the heel of the foot<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-4.png\" alt=\"Foot Span\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" title=\"Foot Span\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-4-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-2-standard-units-of-measuring-length-\">2. Standard units of measuring length&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Standard units are predefined and they do not change from person to person or object to object. Suppose, there are two people measuring the length of a pencil with a ruler. If they use the standard units, they will get the same value.&nbsp; Some examples of measurement of length using standard units are centimeters, meters, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilometer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">kilometers<\/a>, inches, feet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">yards<\/a>, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We can divide the standard units of measuring length into two types:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-a-metric-system\">A. Metric System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">metric system<\/a> includes kilometer, hectometer, decameter, meter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/decimeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">decimeter<\/a>, centimeter, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/millimeter-mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">millimeter<\/a>. There is a relationship between these units. The base unit is meters. The relationship of every other unit with the base unit (meters) is given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 kilometer (km) = 1000 meters (m)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 hectometer (hm) = 100 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 decameter (dam) = 10 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 decimeter (dm) = 1\/10 m = 0.1 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 centimeter (cm) = 1\/100 m = 0.01 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 millimeter (mm) = 1\/1000 m = 0.001 m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-5.png\" alt=\"Metric System\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" title=\"Metric System\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-5-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-b-imperial-system\">B. Imperial System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The imperial system includes feet, yard, inches, etc. The relation is given by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 yard = 3 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 feet = 12 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-metric-to-imperial-system\">Metric to Imperial System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 m = 3.28 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 m = 39.37 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-imperial-to-metric-system\">Imperial to Metric System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 inch = 2.54 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 foot = 30.48 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 foot = 0.3048 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Worksheets<\/h4><div 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id=\"10-si-unit-of-length\">S.I. Unit of Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The S.I. unit is an international system of measurements that are used universally in technical and scientific research to avoid the confusion with the units. The S.I unit to measure the length is given in <strong>meter (m)<\/strong>. The meter is the base unit of length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"11-tools-used-for-measurement-of-length\">Tools used for Measurement of Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"12-1-rulers\">1. Rulers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Rulers have straight edges and are stiff. One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">side<\/a> of the ruler has markings in inches and the other side has markings in centimeters. Rulers are good to use for shorter lengths like the length of a pencil or notebook.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-6.png\" alt=\"Ruler\" class=\"wp-image-7860\" title=\"Ruler\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-6-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"13-2-tape-measures\">2. Tape Measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tape measures are flexible straight edges with graduated markings. Since most tape measures only measure one unit system (U.S. customary or metric), you&#8217;ll need to find one that uses the unit system you need. Since these tools can bend, they\u2019re good to use when measuring the total length of an object that exists in more than one dimension (e.g., waist measurements, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/circumference-of-a-circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">circumference<\/a> of a wood block, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-7.png\" alt=\"Tape Measure\" class=\"wp-image-7859\" title=\"Tape Measure\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-7.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-7-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"14-3-meter-sticks\">3. Meter Sticks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Meter sticks and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/yardstick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">yardsticks<\/a> are the same in construction and length. Both have straight edges and are stiff. Meter sticks measure all lengths up to 1 meter, and yardsticks measure all lengths up to 3 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-8.png\" alt=\"Meter Stick\" class=\"wp-image-7858\" title=\"Meter Stick\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-8.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-8-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"15-4-odometers\">4. Odometers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Odometers are tools that measure long lengths traveled by vehicles, like cars and bicycles. Pedometers measure long lengths traveled by a human or other living creature as it walks. These tools are good for measuring miles and kilometers, but they are calibrated by professionals and work without hands-on involvement from the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-9.png\" alt=\"Odometer\" class=\"wp-image-7857\" title=\"Odometer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-9.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-9-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"16-how-to-measure-length\">How to Measure Length?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There are two sides of a ruler. On one side, we see centimeters\/millimeters and on the other side, we see inches. The following steps are required to measure the length of an object:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Choose the unit in which you want to measure the length of an object. If you want a value in cm\/mm, then use the cm\/mm side of the ruler. If you want the value in inches, then use the inches side of the ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Find 0 mark on one end of the ruler. Align the zero mark with the starting edge of the object to be measured.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Look at the endpoint of the object and note the value. For example, in the below figure, the length of the pencil is from 0 to 10 cm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-10.png\" alt=\"10 cm long Pencil\" class=\"wp-image-7856\" title=\"10 cm long Pencil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-10.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Measur-Length-10-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"17-solved-examples-on-measurement-of-length\">Solved Examples on Measurement of Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 1: What is the length of the window (in feet) if a 12-inch ruler is placed 4 times in line?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-1-8.png\" alt=\"4 feet long Window\" class=\"wp-image-7855\" title=\"4 feet long Window\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-1-8.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-1-8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-1-8-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-1-8-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: A 12-inch ruler is placed 4 times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, length of the window is 12 \u2715 4 = 48 inches = 4 feet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 2: <\/strong><strong>What should be the minimum length(in cm) of a pencil box so that a pen of length 450 mm can fit inside it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> 1 mm = $\\frac{1}{10}$ cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">450 mm = 45 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The minimum length of a pencil box should be more than 45 cm only.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 3: The gate is 3 feet long. How many inches is it long?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: 1 feet = 12 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">3 feet = 3 \u2715 12 = 36 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 4: <\/strong><strong>Olive walked 100 yards from her house to the bookstore and Mark walked 300 feet from her house to her friend\u2019s house, who walked more?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: 1 yard = 3 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">100 yards = 300 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, Olive walked 300 feet and Mark also walked 300 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Both walked the same distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"18-practice-problems-on-measurement-of-length\">Practice Problems on Measurement of Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Measurement of Length - Definition with Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Kim started walking from her house. She traveled 2 km from her house to the park, 3000 m from park to the club and 10,000 cm from club to her house. How much distance did she travel in all (in m)?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">51 m<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">5100 m<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">51000 m<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of these<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 5100 m<br\/>Total distance = 2 km + 3000 m + 10,000 cm = 2000 m + 3000 m + 100 m = 5100 m<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How many erasers of length 30 mm can you fit in a 13 cm box if they are placed in a straight line one after the other?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">1<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">2<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">3<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">4<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 4<br\/>Length of an eraser = 30 mm = 3 cm<br>\r\n13$\\div$3 = 4.33<br>\r\nWe can only place 4 erasers.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Help Catherine in finding the length of the pencil?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-2-7.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">12 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">13 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">10 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">9.5 cm<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 12 cm<br\/>The length of a pencil = 13 cm - 1cm = 12 cm<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"Measurement of Length - Definition with Examples\",        \n        \"about\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n                \"name\": \"Measurement of Length\"\n        },  \n        \"hasPart\": [{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"Kim started walking from her house. 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class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-842a4e7d-8218-49fd-b2e7-7a912510b96f\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The smallest measurement of length is the millimeter. We use millimeters if an object is very small, say length of our nails, etc,<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-842a4e7d-8218-49fd-b2e7-7a912510b96f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-842a4e7d-8218-49fd-b2e7-7a912510b96f\"><strong>What is the SI Unit used for measurement of length of an object?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-842a4e7d-8218-49fd-b2e7-7a912510b96f\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The SI unit to measure the length of an object is meters, which is denoted by \u201cm\u201d. 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