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A metric ruler is a straight tool typically made of plastic, metal, or wood with markings in centimeters and millimeters. It is usually 30 centimeters long (or 12 inches), with smaller divisions for millimeters marked along its length. The markings are used to measure length or distance accurately.
Very small? Just kidding. Millimeters are usually marked on a standard US foot long ruler.
Look at the metric ruler pictured. Assuming that 0 is visible on the measure and is also the starting point, what is the distance to point D?
The side of a ruler that measures metric units is usually the side with centimeters and millimeters marked on it. The metric side of the ruler is typically marked with increments in centimeters and millimeters for measuring lengths in the metric system.
A metric ruler typically measures length in millimeters or centimeters and follows the metric system, whereas a US ruler measures in inches and fractions of an inch following the imperial system. Metric rulers are commonly used in countries that follow the metric system, while US rulers are popular in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system.
A ruler or a metric tape measure is commonly used to measure length in the metric system. These instruments typically have units of centimeters or millimeters for more precise measurements.
A metric ruler is divided into centimeters, with each centimeter further divided into 10 smaller units called millimeters. This allows for precise measurements in the metric system.