1. Lets learn about Units of Measure: Smallest to Biggest Lets learn about Units of Measure: Smallest to Biggest By Mr. Bomar

2. 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, macaroni Inch – crayon, fingers Foot – people, buildings, trees Yard – carpet, fabric We use rulers, tape measurers, and yard sticks to measure objects’ length.

3. 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, raindrop Ounce – pencil, pen, potato chip Pound – person, flour, vegetables, fruit We use a scale or a balance beam to measure objects’ weight.

4. Capacity Capacity measures much an object can hold. Objects that have approximate capacity use these type of units: Cup – milk, beans, noodles Pint – juice, whipping cream Quart – ice cream, oil for the car Gallon – water, gasoline We use measuring cups and measuring containers to measure objects’ capacity.

5. Now Lets Find Measurable Objects!