Tools for Measuring Length

Ruler

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• Used to measure the length and height of short things.

Meter Stick

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• Used to measure the length and height of things that are 1m or less.

Metal Measuring Tape

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• Used to measure the length and height of things that are under 30m.

Flexible Measuring Tape

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• Used to measure the length and height of objects, and objects that are curved.

Distance measuring wheel

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• Measures distances in meters and kilometers.
• Can measure up to 10km (10,000m)
• Sometimes called a 'Surveyor's Wheel'.