Select the Most Appropriate Unit of Measure

Mass

Small masses are measured in grams (g) 

A drawing pin has a mass of 1 g.

 

 

Large masses are measured in kilograms (kg) 

A bag of sugar has a mass of 1 kg.

 

Length/Distance

Small lengths are measured in millimetres (mm) or centimetres (cm)

We would measure the length of an ant in mm

 

We would measure the length of a book in cm

 

 

Longer lengths are measured in metres (m)

We would measure the length of a classroom in m

 

 

Longer distances are measured in kilometres (km)

We would measure the distance between towns in km

 

 

Capacity

Small capacities are measured in millilitres (ml)

We would measure a glass of milk in ml

 

Larger capacities are measured in litres (l)

We would measure a bucket of water in l

 

 

 

In this activity, we will use the information on this page to answer a variety of questions.

 

We can look at this page again at any point by clicking on the red help button that will appear on the screen.

 

Good luck!