Measures Study Guide

Length

Length is the measurement of how long something is. It is typically measured in units such as meters (m), centimeters (cm), or millimeters (mm).

Mass

Mass is the measurement of how much matter is in an object. It is typically measured in units such as kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

Volume

Volume is the measurement of how much space an object takes up. It is typically measured in units such as liters (L) or milliliters (mL).

Time

Time is the measurement of the duration of an event. It is typically measured in units such as seconds (s), minutes (min), or hours (hr).

Study Tips

• Practice converting between different units of measurement.
• Use real-life examples to understand the concept of measures, such as measuring the length of a desk or the volume of a water bottle.
• Memorize the common unit conversions, such as 1 meter = 100 centimeters or 1 kilogram = 1000 grams.