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Using a Ruler: Measuring Lengths in Centimetres

In this worksheet, students measure a length in centimetres by reading a scale on a ruler.

'Using a Ruler: Measuring Lengths in Centimetres' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 3 11+ worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Maths and Numerical Reasoning

Curriculum subtopic:   Reading Scales

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Worksheet Overview

In this worksheet, you must measure and write the length of each object in centimetres.

 

Example 

Measure the length of this stick using the centimetre ruler.

 

  

Answer

The end of the stick reaches from 0 to 40 centimetres on the ruler.

The answer is 40.

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