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A king's foot used to be the standard of measurement, now there is a Bureau of Measurements in the Washington DC that has standard measurement's that everyone else uses.
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How did people measure things before the inventions such as rulers?
People used to measure with their body parts, such as the length or width of their hand, the length of the foot, etc.
How people in ancient times measure lenght and weight?
Parts of the body and statues were used as measurements for length. Weights were made out f stone, bronze, or pottery.
What instrument is used to measure the length of a room?
there are many instruments used to measure length . measuring tape is used to measure the length of room.
Meters are the unit for what kind of measurement?
Meters are used to measure length.Meters are used to measure length.Meters are used to measure length.Meters are used to measure length.
What metric measure would be used to measure the length of a school?
Metres
How did people measure things before the inventions such as rulers?
People used to measure with their body parts, such as the length or width of their hand, the length of the foot, etc.
In ancient times what tools did they use to measure length?
they used there feet and other parts of their body
Why the parts of the body cannot be used as as standard unit of length?
Using body parts as a standard unit of length is not practical because people vary in size, making measurements inconsistent. Additionally, body parts differ in shape and size, leading to inaccuracies. A standardized unit, such as the meter, ensures precision and uniformity in measurements.
How people in ancient times measure lenght and weight?
Parts of the body and statues were used as measurements for length. Weights were made out f stone, bronze, or pottery.
Why the parts of body cannot be used as standard unit of length?
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Why the parts of the body cannot be used as standard units of length?
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Is a metricstick used to measure length?
Yes it is used to measure length.
What instrument is used to measure the length of a room?
there are many instruments used to measure length . measuring tape is used to measure the length of room.
5. Why parts of the body cannot be used as standard unit of length?
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Meters are the unit for what kind of measurement?
Meters are used to measure length.Meters are used to measure length.Meters are used to measure length.Meters are used to measure length.
How to convert meter into kilogram?
You don't. Meter is used to measure length, kilogram is for mass.You don't. Meter is used to measure length, kilogram is for mass.You don't. Meter is used to measure length, kilogram is for mass.You don't. Meter is used to measure length, kilogram is for mass.
Are milimeters used to measure the WIDTH?
no. it is to measure the length. meters is length-wise.
