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Measurement

Let’s Recall ...

Write the correct unit (cm, m, g, kg, mL, L) to measure the following
quantities.

(a) (b)

Length of a wrist watch Weight of a packet of chips

(c) (d)

Quantity of juice in a glass Length of a goods truck

(e) (f)

Weight of a bag of cement Quantity of water in a tank

Length

You have already learnt about the commonly used fixed lengths. Let’s now learn how
to measure length in centimetres and convert units.

Measuring length in centimetres

We can measure small lengths using a 15 cm long ruler. To do so, follow the given
steps.

1. Place the ruler on the object whose length is to be measured such that the zero
marking falls on one end of the object.

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