Centimeters (cm) and meters (m) are units used to measure length. A centimeter is a small unit, good for measuring things like the length of a pencil or your finger. A meter is a larger unit, equal to 100 centimeters, and is useful for measuring things like the height of a door or the length of a room. This worksheet will help you practice converting between centimeters and meters and using them in real-world problems!
Match the term with its definition. Draw a line connecting the two.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Meter | A. The distance around a shape |
| 2. Centimeter | B. A tool used for measuring length |
| 3. Length | C. 100 centimeters |
| 4. Ruler | D. A unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter |
| 5. Perimeter | E. The measurement of something from end to end |
Complete the following sentences using the words provided below.
(centimeters, meter, 100, length, measure)
Imagine you need to measure the height of your classroom door. Would it be more practical to measure it in centimeters or meters? Explain why.
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