{"id":1989,"date":"2022-04-25T10:34:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T10:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1989"},"modified":"2024-02-21T04:53:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T04:53:03","slug":"measurement-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement","title":{"rendered":"Measurement &#8211; Definition, Examples, Practice Problems, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><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-6c3631a6-eb5e-4e5d-a197-171c531839cb\" 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\/measurement#0-what-is-measurement-in-math>What is Measurement in Math?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement#2-what-is-a-measuring-unit>What Is a Measuring Unit?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement#5-solved-examples-on-measurement>Solved Examples On Measurement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement#6-practice-problems-on-measurement>Practice Problems On Measurement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement#7-frequently-asked-questions-on-measurement>Frequently Asked Questions On Measurement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-measurement-in-math\">What is Measurement in Math?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Take a look at some common questions we hear in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">How old are you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">How much do you weigh?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">How tall are you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">How much water can be filled in your water bottle?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">How hot is it today?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To answer the above questions; what we need is to measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To find how old you are, you need to measure time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To know how much you weigh, you must weigh yourself.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To know how tall you are, you need to measure your height (length)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To know how much water you can fill in your water bottle, you need to measure the capacity of your bottle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To find out how hot it is today, you need to measure the temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So, what exactly is \u201cmeasurement\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Measurement is the process of finding a number that shows the amount of something.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-measurement-definition\">Measurement Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Measurement is a system to measure the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/height\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">height<\/a>, weight, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/capacity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">capacity<\/a> or even amount of certain objects. <\/strong>We can measure how long things are or how tall or how far two things are. For example: The height of Oliver is 100 inches and the height of the giraffe is 150 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/height-of-a-giraffe-and-a-boy.png\" alt=\"Height of a giraffe and a boy\" class=\"wp-image-40694\" title=\"Height of a giraffe and a boy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/height-of-a-giraffe-and-a-boy.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/height-of-a-giraffe-and-a-boy-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Worksheets<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/identify-the-unit-of-measurement\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/identify-the-unit-of-measurement.jpeg\" alt=\"Identify the Unit of Measurement Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/solve-word-problems-on-measurement\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/solve-word-problems-on-measurement.jpeg\" alt=\"Solve Word Problems on Measurement Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/word-problems-on-measurement\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/word-problems-on-measurement.jpeg\" alt=\"Word Problems on Measurement Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">More Worksheets<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-worksheets-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-what-is-a-measuring-unit\">What Is a Measuring Unit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A standard quantity used to express a physical quantity is known as a measuring unit. <\/strong>For example, we use inches, i.e., \u201cin\u201d to measure the length of small objects like pencil, pen or matchstick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/units\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Units<\/a> are the tools to measure and compare different things. Comparison becomes easy when all the units for the measurement are the same. Different units can be classified depending on their use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measurement-supporting-image.png\" alt=\"Measurement supporting image\" class=\"wp-image-40695\" title=\"Measurement supporting image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measurement-supporting-image.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measurement-supporting-image-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Here\u2019s a list of units of measurements we use to measure various things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Length or Height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Volume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Temperature<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Length<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The amount of something that is measured from one end to the other along the longest side is called its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/length\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">length<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/girl-measuring-her-height.png\" alt=\"Girl measuring her height\" class=\"wp-image-40696\" title=\"Girl measuring her height\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/girl-measuring-her-height.png 680w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/girl-measuring-her-height-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Length is measured in <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\/meter-m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">meters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilometer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">kilometers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/foot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">feet<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/mile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">miles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Length of a given object describes how long things are or the distance between two points. Length helps us to identify the size of an object, how tall or long an object is or the distance from one point to another. When we measure the size of an object horizontally, it is known as length, whereas, when we measure the size of an object vertically, it\u2019s known as the height of an object.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-length-and-height.png\" alt=\"Comparing length and height\" class=\"wp-image-40697\" title=\"Comparing length and height\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-length-and-height.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-length-and-height-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The following are some of the examples of units of measurement of length as per the US customary units:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Inches<\/a><\/strong>: Its abbreviation is \u201cin.\u201d It is used to measure the height, length or even thickness of small objects like the height of a chair.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/foot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Foot<\/a><\/strong>: Its abbreviation is \u201cft.\u201d It is used to measure short distances between two places or height of an object like height of a person.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Yard<\/strong>: Its abbreviation is \u201cyd.\u201d It is used to measure the distances between the two places that the foot can not measure. For example: Length of a playground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/mile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mile<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Its abbreviation is \u201cmi.\u201d It is used to measure long distances like distance between two cities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We can easily convert units into each other as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 mile $= 1760$ yards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 yard $= 3$ foot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 foot $= 12$ inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/foot-inch-cm-mm-on-a-scale.png\" alt=\"foot, inch, cm, mm on a scale\" class=\"wp-image-40698\" title=\"foot, inch, cm, mm on a scale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/foot-inch-cm-mm-on-a-scale.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/foot-inch-cm-mm-on-a-scale-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We can compare two objects by their length or height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-length-of-a-pencil-using-a-scale.png\" alt=\"Measuring length of a pencil using a scale\" class=\"wp-image-40699\" title=\"Measuring length of a pencil using a scale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-length-of-a-pencil-using-a-scale.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-length-of-a-pencil-using-a-scale-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the above image, we see that the length of the safety pin is 1 inch whereas the length of the pencil is 6 inches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-heights.png\" alt=\"Comparing heights\" class=\"wp-image-40700\" title=\"Comparing heights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-heights.png 617w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-heights-269x300.png 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The above example is an illustration of how an object is compared by its height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Fact:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 cm $= 10$ mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Conversion:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{cm} \\rightarrow \\text{mm}$: Multiply by 10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{mm} \\rightarrow \\text{cm}$: Divide by 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cm-and-m.png\" alt=\"cm and m\" class=\"wp-image-40701\" title=\"cm and m\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Fact:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 m $= 100$ cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Conversion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{m} \\rightarrow \\text{cm}$:&nbsp; Multiply by 100&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{c} \\rightarrow \\text{mm}$: Divide by 100&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">m and km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/m-and-cm-.png\" alt=\"m and cm\" class=\"wp-image-40702\" style=\"width:243px;height:263px\" title=\"m and cm\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Fact:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 km $= 1000$ m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Conversion:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{km} \\rightarrow \\text{m}$: Multiply by 1000&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{mk} \\rightarrow \\text{m}$: Divide by 1000&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/km-and-m.png\" alt=\"km and m\" class=\"wp-image-40703\" title=\"km and m\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The amount of matter a thing consists of is called its weight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/weight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Measuring weight<\/a> means to measure the heaviness of a thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weighing-scale-and-weighing-machine.png\" alt=\"Weighing scale and weighing machine\" class=\"wp-image-40704\" title=\"Weighing scale and weighing machine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weighing-scale-and-weighing-machine.png 680w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weighing-scale-and-weighing-machine-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Weight tells us how heavy or light an object is. Let us look at all measurement units of weight that we commonly use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ounce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ounces<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; The abbreviation used for ounces is \u201coz,\u201d and it is used to measure the weight of small quantities like the weight of a slice of bread.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/pound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pound<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; The abbreviation used for pound is \u201clb,\u201d and it is used to measure the weight of medium heavy objects like the weight of an animal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ton<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; The abbreviation used for ton is \u201ct,\u201d and it is used to measure the weight of heavier objects such as the weight of a car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Weight can be measured in grams, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/kilogram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">kilograms<\/a>, and pounds. The metric units of measuring weight are kilogram (kg) and gram (g).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weighing-scale-and-weights.png\" alt=\"Weighing scale and weights\" class=\"wp-image-40705\" title=\"Weighing scale and weights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weighing-scale-and-weights.png 681w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weighing-scale-and-weights-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The metric system uses the following units of weight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/milligram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Milligrams<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; The abbreviation used for milligrams is \u201cmg,\u201d and it is used to measure the weight of very light objects like the weight of a tablet.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Grams <\/strong>&#8211; The abbreviation used for grams is \u201cg.\u201d and it is used to measure the weight of medium sized objects like the weight of tomatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Kilograms<\/strong> &#8211; The abbreviation used for kilograms is \u201ckg,\u201d and it is used to measure the weight of heavy objects like the weight of a sofa, or a bed.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Following are a few conversions of weight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 ton $= 2000$ pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 pound $= 16$ ounces&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The object can be compared with its weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-weights-of-three-different-fruits.png\" alt=\"Comparing weights of three different fruits\" class=\"wp-image-40706\" title=\"Comparing weights of three different fruits\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-weights-of-three-different-fruits.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-weights-of-three-different-fruits-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-weights-of-three-different-fruits-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comparing-weights-of-three-different-fruits-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the above example, we get to know how an object is compared by its weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The heavier object weighs down and the lighter object weighs up on a weighing scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Fact:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 kg $= 1000$ g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Conversion:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kg-to-g.png\" alt=\"kg to g\" class=\"wp-image-40707\" title=\"kg to g\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{kg} \\rightarrow \\text{g}$: Multiply by 1000&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{g} \\rightarrow \\text{kg}$: Divide by 1000&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Volume<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Volume<\/a> is the space occupied by an object whether it is solid, liquid or gas. It is measured in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/cubic-unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cubic units<\/a> for solids. Gallons, pints, quarts, and cups are some commonly used units to measure volume of liquids. We use units like liters and milliliters also to measure the volume of liquids. We can convert these units in the following manner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 gallon $= 4$ quarts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 quart $= 2$ pints<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 pint $= 2$ cups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"631\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-units-for-volume.png\" alt=\"Measuring units for volume\" class=\"wp-image-40708\" title=\"Measuring units for volume\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-units-for-volume.png 631w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-units-for-volume-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The units of measuring volume are milliliter (ml) and liter (L).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-cup.png\" alt=\"Measuring cup\" class=\"wp-image-40709\" title=\"Measuring cup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-cup.png 681w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-cup-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Fact:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 L $= 1000$ ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Conversion:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{L} \\rightarrow \\text{ml}$: Multiply by 1000&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{ml} \\rightarrow \\text{L}$: Divide by 1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/capacity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Capacity<\/a> is a measure of how much quantity a thing can hold.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/filling-gas-in-car-and-a-can.png\" alt=\"Filling gas in car and a can\" class=\"wp-image-40710\" title=\"Filling gas in car and a can\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/filling-gas-in-car-and-a-can.png 680w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/filling-gas-in-car-and-a-can-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The ongoing sequence of events is time. We can measure time in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/second\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> seconds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/time\/minute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">minutes<\/a>, hours, days, weeks, months, and years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/clock-and-a-calendar.png\" alt=\"Clock and a calendar\" class=\"wp-image-40711\" title=\"Clock and a calendar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/clock-and-a-calendar.png 680w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/clock-and-a-calendar-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A clock and a calendar help us to measure time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Time can be defined as an ongoing and continuous sequence of events that occur in succession, from past through present, and to the future. Time is used to quantify, measure, or compare the duration of events or the intervals between them, and even, sequence events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The basic unit of time is the second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">There are also minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-time-using-an-analog-clock.png\" alt=\"Measuring time using an analog clock\" class=\"wp-image-40712\" title=\"Measuring time using an analog clock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-time-using-an-analog-clock.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-time-using-an-analog-clock-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Some of the time conversion are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 year $= 12$ months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 month $= 4$ weeks approx.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 week $= 7$ days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 day $= 24$ hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 hour $= 60$ minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 minute $= 60$ seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Money<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/money\/money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Money<\/a> is defined as a measure that is used by the people to buy goods and services. Money is a part of everyone\u2019s life. Every country has their own currency. For example: the US has the American Dollar, the UK has the British Pound Sterling, Japan has the Japanese Yen, and India has the Indian Rupee. Each country\u2019s currency value differs from other countries on the basis of their economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/coins.png\" alt=\"Coins\" class=\"wp-image-40713\" title=\"Coins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/coins.png 400w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/coins-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/currencies-of-different-countries.png\" alt=\"Currencies of different countries\" class=\"wp-image-40714\" title=\"Currencies of different countries\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/currencies-of-different-countries.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/currencies-of-different-countries-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">According to the US currency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\$1 = 10$ dimes or 100 cents&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 quarter $= 25$ cents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 dime $= 10$ cents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 nickel $= 5$ cents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 penny $= 1$ cent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Temperature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The temperature of a thing is the measurement of how hot or cold it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Temperature is measured in Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Temperature is to measure the degree of hotness and coldness of a body. Temperature is measured with the help of a device which is known as a thermometer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The three units in which temperature is measured are Celsius $(^{\\circ}\\text{C})$, Fahrenheit $(^{\\circ}\\text{F})$,&nbsp; and Kelvin (K). In the United States, we use Fahrenheit most commonly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The formulas to convert the temperatures are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/temperature-unit-conversion-formulas.png\" alt=\"Temperature unit conversion formulas\" class=\"wp-image-40715\" title=\"Temperature unit conversion formulas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/temperature-unit-conversion-formulas.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/temperature-unit-conversion-formulas-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We can convert from one unit of measurement to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">There are two measurement systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>The Metric System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">This system is based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length (distance), capacity (volume), and weight (mass) respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>The US Standard Units<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">This system uses inches, feet, yards, and miles to measure length or distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Capacity or volume is measured in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">fluid ounces<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cups<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/pint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">pints<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/quart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">quarts<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/gallon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">gallons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Weight or mass is measured in ounces, pounds and tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-fun-facts\">Fun Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>1.<\/strong> The metric system was first proposed by the French astronomer and mathematician Gabriel Mouton in 1670 and was standardized in Republican France in the 1790s.<br><br><strong>2.<\/strong> The US Standard units are also known as \u201cEnglish Units\u201d or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Customary Units<\/a>\u201d.<br><br><strong>3.<\/strong>&nbsp; Ancient men didn\u2019t use units to measure the length. Rather, they used their hand to measure the length which is now known as \u201chand-span\u201d.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In this article, we learnt about the units of measurement. Units of measurements are the units to measure and compare different objects, lengths, distance between two places, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-solved-examples-on-measurement\">Solved Examples On Measurement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1. How many months are there in 3 years?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Number of months in 1 year $= 12$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Number of months in 3 years $= 3 \\times 12 = 36$ years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. Convert <\/strong>$45^{\\circ}$<strong> to Fahrenheit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> $\\text{F} = \\frac{9}{5}\\text{C}+32$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\text{F} = \\frac{9}{5} \\times 45 + 32=113$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. How many dollars are there in 50 dimes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> $\\$1 = 10$ dimes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 dime $= \\$ \\frac{1}{10}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">50 dimes $= \\frac{50}{10} = \\$5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>4. How many yards are there in 90 foot?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> 1 yard $= 3$ foot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$90 \\div 3 = 30$ yards&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>5. The sum of heights of A and C is ______ units. (Provided, every square in the grid is of side 1 unit)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"303\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-height.png\" alt=\"Measuring height\" class=\"wp-image-40716\" title=\"Measuring height\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-height.png 303w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/measuring-height-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Height of A $= 5$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Height of C $= 2$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Sum of heights of A and C $= 5 + 2 = 7$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 6: Do the following conversions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">(i) 400 cm to meters. (ii) 3 kg to grams. (iii) 1.5 L to ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Solution:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">(i) We know that to convert from centimeters to a meter, we divide by a 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Therefore, $400$ $cm$ $= 400 \\div 100 = 4$ m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">(ii) We know that to convert from kilograms to grams, we multiply by 1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Therefore, 3 kg $= 3 \\times 1000 = 3000$ g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">(iii) We know that to convert from liters to milliliters, we multiply by 1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Therefore, $1.5 \\text{L} = 1.5 \\times 1000 = 1500$ ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 7: Lucy, Eve, and Ragnar are comparing their heights. Lucy says that her height is 1 m, Eve says that her height is 900 mm and Ragnar says that his height is 97cm. Who is the tallest and the shortest person in height?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Solution:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Height of Lucy $= 1$ m&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Height of Eve $= 900$ mm&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Height of Ragnar $= 97$ cm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To compare their heights, we need to change them into the same unit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Height of Lucy $= 1 \\text{m} = 1 \\times 100 = 100$ cm&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Height of Eve $= 900 \\text{mm} = 900 \\div 10 = 90$ cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Height of Ragnar $= 97$ cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Clearly, Lucy is the tallest and Eve is the shortest of all three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-practice-problems-on-measurement\">Practice Problems On Measurement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Measurement - Definition with Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is the lightest of all?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pp1.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Mango<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/a.png\" alt=\"Mango\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Orange<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/b.png\" alt=\"Orange\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Apple<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/c.png\" alt=\"Apple\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Can not be determined.<\/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: Mango<br\/>Orange is the heaviest of all. Between mango and apple, mango is the lighter one, so the mango is the lightest of all.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">____ is costlier than the pencil box and ______ is cheaper than the ball.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Pen, Notebook<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Notebook, Pencil box<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Notebook, Pen<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Ball, Pen<\/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: Notebook, Pencil box<br\/>Cost of pencil box $= \\$ 20$<br>\r\nPrice greater than $\\$20$ is $\\$30 =$ Cost of notebook<br>\r\nCost of ball $= \\$15$<br>\r\nPrice less than $ \\$15 =  \\$10 =$ Cost of pen<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">On converting 32 yards to foot, we get _____.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">960 ft<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">96 feet<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">0.96 foot<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">0.096 ft<\/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: 96 feet<br\/>32 yards $= 32 \\times 3 = 96$ feet<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is the correct measuring unit for weight of a coconut?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Ounces<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Seconds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Yards<\/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: Pounds<br\/>Ounces is used to measure capacity. Seconds is used to measure time, and yards is used to measure length or distance.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is the correct measuring unit to measure the height of a ceiling?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Ounces<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Minutes<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Miles<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Feet<\/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: Feet<br\/>Ounces is used to measure the weight of light objects. Minutes are used to measure time. 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Miles are used to measure distances.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-frequently-asked-questions-on-measurement\">Frequently Asked Questions On Measurement<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\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-0-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\"><strong>What are a few units to measure time that are larger than a year?<\/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-0-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To calculate the time, a few units which are larger than a year are decades, millennium, century, 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-1-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\"><strong>What is a light year?<\/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-1-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Light year is used to measure very large distances, like the distance between two planets. 1 light year is equal to the distance that light travels in 1 year.<\/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-2-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\"><strong><strong>What is the difference between standard and non-standard units of measurement?<\/strong><\/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-2-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The standard units of measurement are those that remain constant throughout the world like 1 mile will be the same in the USA as well as Australia, whereas non-standard units can vary, like cups, handspan, etc. The handspan of every person can be different.<\/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-3-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\"><strong>What is the measuring unit to calculate the speed?<\/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-3-8a6c733b-dd40-4b1b-a188-2692eab87a45\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Speed $= \\frac{Distance}{Time}$. So, the measuring unit to calculate the speed is miles per hour (mph).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Measurement in Math? Take a look at some common questions we hear in daily life. To answer the above questions; what we need is to measure. So, what exactly is \u201cmeasurement\u201d? Measurement is the process of finding a number that shows the amount of something. 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