Math Playground
Measurement

Introduction to measurement

What you can measure: length, mass, capacity, time, temperature.

Measurement assigns numbers to physical quantities — length, mass, time, temperature.

Quantities you can measure

  • Length — m, cm, ft.
  • Mass — kg, g, lb.
  • Capacity — L, mL, gal.
  • Time — s, min, hr.
  • Temperature — °C, °F, K.