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Learn how to estimate, measure, compare, and convert customary units of length like feet, yards, and miles with fun examples and practice problems. Discover the relationships between different units and improve your measurement skills in this educational guide.
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Customary Units of Length By: Angelina Rodriguez 3rd Grade
Customary Measurement Objectives ●13A – 13C Estimate, measure, compare, and convert customary units of length ● 13D Solve problems using skills and strategies
What are the standard units that measure length? Customary Units of Length 1 foot = 12 inches 1 yard = 3 feet 1 yard = 36 inches 1 mile = 1,760 yards 1 mile = 5,280 feet
inch (in.) A quarter is about 1 inch (in.) wide
foot (ft.) The length of a sheet of notebook paper is about 1 foot (ft.)
yard (yd.) The length of a baseball bat is about 1 yard (yd.)
Mile (mi.) You can walk about 1 mile (mi.) in 20 minutes
Which would you use to measure a football Answer: B. feet • Inches C. yard • Feet D. mile
What would you use to measure a door? Answer: C. yard • Inches C. yard • Feet D. mile
Which would you use to measure a stamp? Answer: A. inches • Inches C. yard • Feet D. mile
Which would you use to measure the distance across a bridge? Answer: D. miles • Inches C. yard • Feet D. mile
Which would you use to measure the the height of a woman? The height of a woman Answer: A 5 feet A. 5 feet B. 5 miles
Chose the best estimate The height of a tall tree Answer: A. 50 feet A. 50 feet B. 50 inches
Choose the better estimate. The length of a pair of pants Answer: B. 1 yard A. 1 inch B. 1 yard
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