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Length
Definition of Length

• Length is the distance from one end to the other end of an object.

More about Length

• There are two systems for the measurement of length. One is the metric system and the other is customary system.
• The units of metric system are centimeter, meter, kilometer, millimeter, etc.
• The units of customary system are inch, foot, yard, mile, etc.

Example of Length

• The length of the address label is about 9 centimeters.

Solved Example on Length

The ruler is in the sixteenths of an inch. Find the length of the sticker.

Choices:
A. inches
B. inches
C. inches
D. inches
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Step 1: The length of the sticker is on two whole inches plus a fraction. The fraction is 6 out of 16.
Step 2: The length of the sticker is or inches.

Related Terms for Length

• Centimeter
• Customary system of measurement
• Distance
• Feet
• Inches
• Kilometer
• Metre
• Metric System
• Mile
• Yard

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