Reading Scales and Measuring Instruments

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Carefully read each scale and write the measurement shown by the arrow or marked point.

Part A: Rulers (cm and mm)

1. What measurement does the arrow show?

|0 |1 |2 |3

Answer: _____________ cm

2. What measurement does the arrow show?

|4 |5 |6 |7

Answer: _____________ mm

Part B: Measuring Tape (metres)

3. What measurement does the arrow show?

|1.5 |1.6 |1.7 |1.8

Answer: _____________ m

Part C: Graduated Cylinder (mL)

4. What volume of liquid is shown? (Read from the bottom of the meniscus)

100 90 80 70 60

Answer: _____________ mL

5. What volume of liquid is shown?

250 200 150 100 50

Answer: _____________ mL