Lets learn about Units Lets learn about Units of Measure: Smallest of Measure: Smallest

to Biggestto Biggest

Lets learn about Units Lets learn about Units of Measure: Smallest of Measure: Smallest

to Biggestto Biggest

By Mr. BomarBy Mr. Bomar

Length• Length measures how long, tall, and wide an object is.

• Objects that have approximate length, height, or width use these types of units:

Centimeter – insect, macaroniInch – crayon, fingersFoot – people, buildings, treesYard – carpet, fabric

• We use rulers, tape measurers, and yard sticks to measure objects’ length.

Weight• Weight measures how heavy or light an object is.

• Objects that have an appropriate weight use these type of units:

Gram – feather, sheet of paper, raindropOunce – pencil, pen, potato chipPound – person, flour, vegetables, fruit

• We use a scale or a balance beam to measure objects’ weight.

Capacity• Capacity measures much an object can hold.

• Objects that have approximate capacity use these type of units:

Cup – milk, beans, noodlesPint – juice, whipping creamQuart – ice cream, oil for the carGallon – water, gasoline

• We use measuring cups and measuring containers to measure objects’ capacity.

Now Lets Find

Measurable Objects!