Inch and Centimeter Rulers
Print at 100% (actual size) so the rulers measure right.
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How to do it
- Print at 100% (actual size).
- Look at an inch and a centimeter.
- Read the steps for measuring.
Teaching tip
You can cut out the rulers and use them on the measuring sheets. This sheet is aligned with Common Core 2.MD.A.1.
About this chart
True-to-size inch and centimeter rulers with the steps for measuring.
What kids practice
Second graders learn to measure with a real ruler, in inches and in centimeters. They line the end of the object up with 0, read the number at the other end, and write the unit. They also learn that the same pencil is more centimeters long than inches long, because a centimeter is smaller, and they compare lengths by subtracting.
Watch for
- Starting at the edge of the ruler or at 1 instead of at 0.
- Counting the tick marks instead of reading the number.
- Forgetting to write the unit.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full inches and centimeters guide for 2nd grade.
