Measurement Math Worksheets - Measuring Length - Free Printable

Let's solve this step-by-step. The task is to measure each line using a ruler marked in quarter inches (i.e., 1/4 inch increments) and write the length in inches.

We’ll go through each line one by one, reading where it starts and ends on the ruler.

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🔹 Understanding the Ruler:

- The ruler goes from 0 to 6 inches.
- Each inch is divided into 4 parts, so each small tick is 1/4 inch.
- So:
- 1 small tick = 0.25 in
- 2 small ticks = 0.5 in
- 3 small ticks = 0.75 in
- 4 small ticks = 1 inch

All lines start at 0, so we just need to read the end point.

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✔ Line 1:

- Starts at 0
- Ends between 2 and 3, but right at the first small tick after 2
- That’s 2 + 1/4 = 2.25 inches
- Answer: 2 1/4 IN

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✔ Line 2:

- Starts at 0
- Ends between 3 and 4, at the third small tick after 3
- That’s 3 + 3/4 = 3.75 inches
- Answer: 3 3/4 IN

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✔ Line 3:

- Starts at 0
- Ends at the second small tick after 1
- That’s 1 + 2/4 = 1 + 1/2 = 1.5 inches
- Answer: 1 1/2 IN

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✔ Line 4:

- Starts at 0
- Ends between 4 and 5, at the fourth small tick after 4
- But wait — that’s exactly at 5 inches, since 4 + 4/4 = 5
- Answer: 5 IN

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✔ Line 5:

- Starts at 0
- Ends at the first small tick after 1
- That’s 1 + 1/4 = 1.25 inches
- Answer: 1 1/4 IN

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✔ Line 6:

- Starts at 0
- Ends between 2 and 3, at the third small tick after 2
- That’s 2 + 3/4 = 2.75 inches
- Answer: 2 3/4 IN

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✔ Final Answers:

1. 2 1/4 IN
2. 3 3/4 IN
3. 1 1/2 IN
4. 5 IN
5. 1 1/4 IN
6. 2 3/4 IN

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📝 Summary:

| Line | Measurement |
|------|-------------|
| 1 | 2 1/4 IN |
| 2 | 3 3/4 IN |
| 3 | 1 1/2 IN |
| 4 | 5 IN |
| 5 | 1 1/4 IN |
| 6 | 2 3/4 IN |

You can now fill these answers in the blanks next to each ruler.

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