How to use a tape measure

Understand what a 1/16th is. A 1/16 of an inch, is usually the smallest measurement on a tape measure. The distance between every line on the tape measure is 1/16 of an inch.

2. Understand what an 1/8 is. An 1/8 of an inch is twice as big as the 1/16 of an inch. It is every other mark.

3. Understand what 1/4th of an inch is. 1/4 of an inch is every four marks on your tape measure.

4. Understand what 1/2 of an inch is. A 1/2 (half) inch is exactly what it sounds like: Half of 1 inch.

Understand, finally, what inches are. Inches are the long lines that cross either half of, or all of the 1" width of the tape. They usually are preceded or followed by numbers.

Assignment Do tape measure worksheet that is attached

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