Explain the standard ways of measurement.


  • Measurement is defined as the act of measuring or the size of something. 
  • An example of measurement means the use of a ruler to determine the length of a piece of paper. 
  • An example of measurement is 15" by 25".
  • A standard unit of measurement is a quantifiable language that helps everyone understand the association of the object with the measurement.
  • It is expressed in inches, feet, and pounds, in the United States, and centimetres, meters, and kilograms in the metric system.
  • It was used in measurement because other units such as hand span are not appropriate because each person has a different height.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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