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How to Measure Line Segments with an Imperial Ruler
Key Takeaways
- 1 inch = 2.54cm
- The imperial system favours fractions over decimals
- Always simplify fractions (see video below for tips on simplifying fractions)
- The length of the ruler lines will help you visually identify if a unit is a sixteenth (1/16), eighth (1/8), or quarter (1/4), etc.