What do you use to measure length?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/17/2019

There are many instruments to measure lengths. But selection of measuring device depends on the maximum length it can measure. For example a small ruler used in schools can measure maximum 15 centimeters (or 6 inches).

Here is a list of some measuring devices for measuring length:

1. Ruler (also known as scale) max 30cm

2. Meter Rod (that used by tailors or cloth sellers), max 100 cm

3. Measuring Tape (used by surveying engineers)

For measuring very large distances travelled,

In vehicles, speedometers also have distance measuring display. Ships use knots for measuring nautical miles.

Wilburn Weissnat ∙

Lvl 13

∙ 2y ago

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