Class 3 (ICSE) • MathematicsChapter 6: Measurement - Length, Weight and Capacity⭐ Topic 1
Measurement - Length, Weight and Capacity
We measure length in centimetres and metres, weight in grams and kilograms, and capacity (how much liquid something holds) in millilitres an
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Length tells us how long or tall something is, measured using a ruler or measuring tape in centimetres or metres.
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Weight tells us how heavy something is, measured using a scale in grams or kilograms.
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- Length is measured in centimetres and metres.
- Weight is measured in grams and kilograms.
- Capacity is measured in millilitres and litres.
- A ruler measures length.
- A scale measures weight.
- Capacity measures how much liquid fits in a container.
- A bottle might hold 1 litre of water.
- These measurements help us describe objects precisely.
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