Choosing measurement units
Mathematics · Measurement · procedural
Choose and use appropriate standard units to measure length (m/cm), mass (kg/g), temperature (°C), and capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit
What mastery looks like
- Measure the length of a table in centimetres using a ruler
- Weigh an object in grams using a scale
- Measure the capacity of a container in millilitres using a measuring jug
Check your understanding
If you ask Choosing measurement units whether to measure a swimming pool or a piece of paper in cm or m, can they pick the sensible unit for each — and explain why?
Prerequisites
Required first