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What is the unit of measurement for rainfall in Australia?

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What English unit is used for rainfall?

In the United States, rainfall is measured in inches; in pretty much the rest of the world, rainfall is measured in centimeters (the standard unit of small length measurement).


How are rain inches measured and what tools are used for accurate measurement?

Rainfall is measured using a rain gauge, which is a simple instrument that collects and measures the amount of rain that falls in a specific area. The most common unit of measurement for rainfall is inches or millimeters. The accuracy of rainfall measurement depends on the proper placement and maintenance of the rain gauge.


What is the Metric unit for rainfall?

you use a measuring cup to measure, that is the tool, but the unit is liters or milliliters


Do you use centimeters or millimeters in a rain gauge?

Rain gauges typically use millimeters to measure rainfall because they provide a more precise measurement due to the smaller unit of measurement compared to centimeters. This allows for more accurate tracking of rainfall amounts.


Are feet considered a unit conversion or unit of measurement?

unit of measurement


Is a pencil a unit of measurement?

No, a pencil is not a unit of measurement.


What is the unit of measurement for forcr?

The unit of measurement of force is 'Newton'


What measurement is used for measuring rainfall?

Centimeters


The smaller the unit the measurement will be what?

The smaller the unit the more accurate the measurement will be.


When converting from a large unit of measurement to a smaller unit of measurement you should?

no


What unit does a rain gauge measure?

A rain gauge typically measures rainfall in terms of depth, expressed in millimeters or inches. It collects and contains precipitation, allowing for the measurement of how much rain has fallen over a specific period.