{"id":2060,"date":"2022-04-26T06:38:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T06:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=2060"},"modified":"2024-01-01T09:02:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T09:02:13","slug":"size-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/size","title":{"rendered":"Size &#8211; Definition with Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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-3c1fb4d4-0c25-4dc9-abc3-de189c79c36d\" 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\/size#0-what-is-size>What Is Size?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/size#1-size-definition>Size Definition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/size#2-size-of-objects>Size of Objects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/size#6-solved-examples>Solved Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/size#7-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/size#8-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-size\">What Is Size?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Size in math<\/strong> is a relative concept. We always talk about the size of one thing in comparison with another thing. We use it to tell how small or big an object is or to measure things and determine their dimensions. In simple words, size refers to the overall measurement and dimensions of something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The mathematical dimension of an object remains the same, but the size of an object may differ depending on various factors like who is seeing it, how far you are viewing it from, etc. For instance, a dog might seem small to an adult, whereas the same dog can look very big to a toddler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-as-a-relative-concept-example.png\" alt=\"Size as a relative concept example\" class=\"wp-image-36948\" title=\"Size as a relative concept example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-as-a-relative-concept-example.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-as-a-relative-concept-example-300x200.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 href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/find-equal-groups-and-size-of-group\" 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\/mult_div_facts_journey_1_gm.png\" alt=\"Find Equal Groups and Size of Group 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\">Find Equal Groups and Size of Group 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\/identify-number-and-size-of-groups\" 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\/mult_foundation_number_and_size_groups_pt.png\" alt=\"Identify Number and Size of Groups 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\">Identify Number and Size of Groups 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\/number-of-groups-and-size-of-groups\" 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\/mult_div_facts_num_size_grp_pt.png\" alt=\"Number of Groups and Size of Groups 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\">Number of Groups and Size of Groups 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\/sort-objects-by-size\" 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\/data_sort_by_size_pt.png\" alt=\"Sort Objects by Size 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\">Sort Objects by Size 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><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">More Games<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", 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{\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=\"1-size-definition\">Size Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Size can be defined as the measurement of an object or a thing using its overall dimensions. The size tells us how big or small something is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We talk about the size of different shapes depending on different dimensions, such as length, volume, mass. 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Since it is a relative concept, we use the words like \u201cbigger,\u201d \u201csmaller,\u201d \u201cgreater,\u201d etc., to make sense of the comparison. Let\u2019s look at some examples in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example 1:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you wish to buy a new T-shirt. There are different types of sizes available in the shops: \u201cXS,\u201d \u201cS,\u201d \u201cM,\u201d \u201cL,\u201d \u201cXL,\u201d \u201cXXL,\u201d etc. How to check if a particular size will fit us or not? We can see the size guide or size chart. It mentions how different sizes fit for different body dimensions. So, you have to check if your body measurement matches the measurements given on the particular size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/different-size-options-in-clothes.png\" alt=\"Different size options in clothes\" class=\"wp-image-36950\" title=\"Different size options in clothes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/different-size-options-in-clothes.png 617w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/different-size-options-in-clothes-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example 2:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The coffee comes in different size containers. The size is decided by the quantity of coffee (volume) filled in the cup. The prices are also set accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-is-Size-3.png\" alt=\"Size options in coffee containers\" class=\"wp-image-20806\" title=\"Size options in coffee containers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-is-Size-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-is-Size-3-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-measurement-of-objects\">Measurement of Objects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">As we discussed earlier, the size refers to the dimensions of an object, i.e., width, length, and height. Sometimes it may refer to the mass or weight or volume of an object. It is important to keep in mind that the size of an object is measured depending on its shape. For instance, a rectangle will be measured differently from a circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If a child wears his father\u2019s shoes, it won\u2019t fit! However, if we properly measure the feet size and match it with the shoe size, we will get a perfect fit. So, measurements are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/importance-of-size-and-measurement-example.png\" alt=\"Importance of size and measurement example\" class=\"wp-image-36952\" title=\"Importance of size and measurement example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/importance-of-size-and-measurement-example.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/importance-of-size-and-measurement-example-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s see a few examples of how we generally compare sizes of different shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example 1: Size of a circle depends on its radius. The following image shows circles of different sizes drawn using different radii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/circles-in-different-sizes-circles-with-different-radii.png\" alt=\"Circles in different sizes; circles with different radii\" class=\"wp-image-36953\" title=\"Circles in different sizes; circles with different radii\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/circles-in-different-sizes-circles-with-different-radii.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/circles-in-different-sizes-circles-with-different-radii-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example 2: The following image shows dimensions of a cuboid, which determines its size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dimensions-of-a-cuboid.png\" alt=\"Dimensions of a cuboid \" class=\"wp-image-36954\" title=\"Dimensions of a cuboid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dimensions-of-a-cuboid.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dimensions-of-a-cuboid-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example 3: To determine which line segment is longer, we measure the individual lengths. The line that is longer in length will also be bigger in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-a-line-segment.png\" alt=\"Size of a line segment\" class=\"wp-image-36955\" title=\"Size of a line segment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-a-line-segment.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-a-line-segment-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Line B is longer. So, it is also bigger in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example 4: The size of a square depends on the length of its side. A square with bigger side length will be bigger in area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-a-square-depends-on-its-side.png\" alt=\"Size of a square depends on its side\" class=\"wp-image-36956\" title=\"Size of a square depends on its side\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-a-square-depends-on-its-side.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-a-square-depends-on-its-side-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example 4: A rectangle has two dimensions: length and width. So, its size depends on both these dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The perimeter of a rectangle is the total length of its boundary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">P $=$ length $+$ length $+$ width $+$ width<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Area is the space bounded by its perimeter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Area $=$ length $\\times$ width<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rectangles-of-different-sizes.png\" alt=\"Rectangles of different sizes\" class=\"wp-image-36957\" title=\"Rectangles of different sizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rectangles-of-different-sizes.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rectangles-of-different-sizes-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example 5: Area of a triangle depends on the length of its sides and internal angles. It helps to determine the size of the triangle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Area of a triangle $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times$ base $\\times$ height<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/triangles-of-different-sizes.png\" alt=\"Triangles of different sizes\" class=\"wp-image-36958\" title=\"Triangles of different sizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/triangles-of-different-sizes.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/triangles-of-different-sizes-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-fun-facts\">Fun Facts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Both human feet are rarely of the same size. The left foot is generally a few inches bigger in size compared to the right foot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The smallest bones in the human body are found in the ears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The Sun is enormous compared to the Earth. The diameter of the sun is about 109 times greater than the diameter of the Earth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-the-earth-compared-to-the-size-of-the-sun.png\" alt=\"Size of the Earth compared to the size of the Sun\" class=\"wp-image-36959\" title=\"Size of the Earth compared to the size of the Sun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-the-earth-compared-to-the-size-of-the-sun.png 615w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/size-of-the-earth-compared-to-the-size-of-the-sun-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we learnt that \u201csize\u201d is a relative concept and explored some real life examples as well. Let\u2019s solve a few problems for better understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-solved-examples\">Solved Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. How is the size of a circle determined?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The size of the circle is determined by calculating the radius, which is the distance between the center and the circle\u2019s border. The circle with greater radius will have greater area and thereby will be greater in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. A blue square cardboard has 5 feet side length and a yellow square cardboard is 8 feet side length. Which cardboard is bigger in size?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The size of the square is determined by its side length. Since the side of the yellow cardboard is greater than the blue one, the yellow cardboard is bigger in size.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Brian has a pile of newspapers that weighs 45 pounds, whereas Justin\u2019s pile weighs 43.5 pounds. Whose pile will be bigger in size?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Brian\u2019s pile is bigger in size because his pile weighs more than Justin\u2019s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Which circle is bigger in size? Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/comparing-the-size-of-two-circles.png\" alt=\"Comparing the size of two circles\" class=\"wp-image-36960\" title=\"Comparing the size of two circles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/comparing-the-size-of-two-circles.png 458w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/comparing-the-size-of-two-circles-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The first circle is bigger than the second circle, since its radius is greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Size - 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\">A ribbon is 45 ft long. If we cut 32 ft from it; how long is the ribbon now?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">13 ft<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">12 ft<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">11 ft<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">10 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: 13 ft<br\/>$45 - 32 = 13$ feet<\/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\">Two rolls of tape are 40 ft and 36 ft long. What is the total length if we join together to make one big roll?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">72 ft<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">56 ft<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">86 ft<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">76 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: 56 ft<br\/>$40 + 36 = 76$ feet<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Rectangle A is ____ compared to rectangle B.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Practice-Problems-1-7.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">bigger<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">smaller<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">the same size<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">wider than<\/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: the same size<br\/>Both the rectangles have the same dimensions. So, they are of the same size.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Ron wants to buy a T-shirt. Which size should he buy if his chest measurement is 36 inches? 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class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\" 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-0-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\"><strong>What does L <\/strong>$\\times$<strong> W <\/strong>$\\times$<strong> H mean?<\/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-0-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">L $\\times$ W $\\times$ H refers to the three dimensions of a solid object: length, width, height.<\/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-1-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\"><strong>What is the difference between size and shape?<\/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-1-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Shape describes the appearance or the form of an object. Size describes the dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Example: Suppose a box has the shape of a cube. Its size is determined by its dimensions like length, breadth, height.<\/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-2-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\"><strong>Is length and height the same thing?<\/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-2-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Length denotes how long the shape is, whereas height indicates how tall the shape is.<\/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-3-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\"><strong>What determines the size of a TV screen?<\/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-3-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">TV screen size is determined diagonally, from one corner to the opposite corner.<\/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-4-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\"><strong>What is the difference between depth and height?<\/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-4-25ad39f9-dda7-49f6-8746-f2eb8d15f396\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Depth is measured from top to bottom. Height is measured from the bottom to the top, or from the ground level upwards.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-related-article-links\">Related Article Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/diagonal\">Diagonal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/scale-on-a-graph\">Scale on a graph<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/lighter\">Lighter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/linear-measurement\">Linear measurement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/same-weight\">Same weight<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Size? 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