Measuring tools

Measuring gauge (6 inches) Ruler (12 inches) Yardstick (36 inches or 1 yard) Measuring Tape (60 inches)

Measuring tools are each marked with many short lines to help you measure fractions of an inch or inches.

You will want to use the measuring gauge or the ruler for measuring short distances.

⅛ inch ¼ inch ½ inch 1 inch

If you want to measure anything longer than 12 inches, you will need to use either the measuring tape or the yardstick.

A measuring tape will help you measure inches or feet.

12 inches—1 foot 24 inches—2 feet 36 inches—3 feet 48 inches—4 feet 60 inches—5 feet

The yardstick will measure inches, feet, or yards for you.

Material is sold by the yard or fraction of yard.