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What is the difference between millimeters and centimeters on a ruler?
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∙ 13y ago
There are 10 milimeters in 1 centimetre. The numbers on a ruler are usually centimeters. The little un-numbered lines that divide up the centimeters mark the milimeters.
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∙ 13y ago
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What is the difference between English and metric ruler?
An english ruler uses inches and feet, and a metric ruler uses centimeters, millimeters, decimeters and meters.
What does it take to keep millimeters and centimeters in line?
A ruler ?
What side of a ruler has centimeters if there is only inches and millimeters?
If the ruler only has inches and millimeters, just use the millimeters side. Remember, there are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter.
What type of ruler is divided into centimeters and each centimeter divided into millimeters?
An ordinary ruler.
A type of ruler that is divided into centimeters with each centimeter divided into millimeters?
A metric ruler
What do the numbers on the horizontal Ruler indicate?
inches, centimeters and millimeters
0.2 on a ruler?
A ruler typically measures length in inches or centimeters. If a ruler is marked in inches, 0.2 inches would be represented by a distance of about 5 millimeters (mm) on the ruler, as there are 25.4 millimeters in an inch. If the ruler is marked in centimeters, 0.2 centimeters would be represented by a distance of about 2 millimeters on the ruler. It's important to note that not all rulers will have markings for every increment, and the accuracy of the ruler may also affect the exact measurement.
A type of ruler that is divided into centimeters each centimeter is divided into millimeters?
A normal metric ruler!
Where is 15.25 cm on a ruler?
15.25 cm on a ruler is located at 15 centimeters and 2.5 millimeters.
How many parts is an 1 inch ruler divided by?
A ruler is usually divided by: inches, centimeters, and millimeters.
What is the difference between a straightedge and a ruler?
a straightedge need not have measuring increments (inches, centimeters, etc.) while a ruler is a straightedge with measuring increments
What are the large lines called when using a metric ruler?
Usually centimeters...the smaller ones are millimeters. To judge, there are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.
