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You start from the first mark from the left of the ruler which is actually 0.
No. Ruler is a noun, either a government head or a measuring bar.
A piece of string and a ruler or tape measure.
why might you need to measure a perimeter with a measuring tape insteadof a ruler.
measuring scale, tape, or ruler is used.
On an inches ruler, you start measuring from the edge of the ruler. On a centimeter ruler, you begin measuring from the zero mark.
You start at zero, the one marks an inch from the zero mark, signifying one inch
You start from the first mark from the left of the ruler which is actually 0.
Its principal feature is the start datum or 0 is the end of the ruler, typical use would be measuring the depth of a feature, such as a blind bored hole.
To measure in millimeters (mm), use a ruler or measuring tape with markings in millimeters. To measure in centimeters (cm), use a ruler or measuring tape with centimeter markings. For meters (m), use a meter stick or measuring tape with markings in meters. Simply align the start point of the object you are measuring with the zero mark on the ruler or tape and read the measurement at the endpoint.
No. Ruler is a noun, either a government head or a measuring bar.
A piece of string and a ruler or tape measure.
Well, honey, you should always start measuring from the zero mark on a meter stick or metric ruler, whether it's at the bottom or top. It's not rocket science, just common sense. So, don't go measuring from the middle or the end like a wild goose chase. Just start at zero and work your way up like a pro.
why might you need to measure a perimeter with a measuring tape insteadof a ruler.
measuring scale, tape, or ruler is used.
measuring cup
Ruler, as in chief, is 'Ariki' or 'Rangatira'. Ruler, as in a measuring device, is 'Ruri'.