This math topic focuses on understanding and choosing the most reasonable measurement values for various lengths using customary units. It is part of a larger segment on introductory customary measurement units. The exercises challenge learners to identify the most plausible measurements for real-world items, like the length of a bus, snowboard, baseball bat, and more. The choices given in the exercises range from inches (in) and yards (yrd) to feet (ft) and miles (mi), providing a mix of straightforward and tricky scenarios to enhance estimation and comparison skills.

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Measurement Reasonable Value - Length (customary) Worksheet

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Measurement Reasonable Value - Length (customary)
1
What is the most reasonable value for the given measurement?
The height of a coffee mug
a
6 in
b
6 ft
2
What is the most reasonable value for the given measurement?
The width of one cheerio
a
0.39 in
b
0.39 ft
3
What is the most reasonable value for the given measurement?
The length of a baseball bat
a
1 yrd
b
1 mi
4
What is the most reasonable value for the given measurement?
The length of a car
a
5 mi
b
5 yrd
5
What is the most reasonable value for the given measurement?
The width of the Atlantic Ocean
a
1,864 mi
b
1,864 yrd
6
What is the most reasonable value for the given measurement?
The width of a football field
a
53 yrd
b
53 in
7
What is the most reasonable value for the given measurement?
The length of the Canada/USA border
a
5,525 mi
b
5,525 yrd
8
What is the most reasonable value for the given measurement?
The width of a basketball court
a
17 in
b
17 yrd