A Dictionary of Units
A summary of most of the units of measurement to be found in use around the world today (and a few of historical interest), together with the appropriate conversion factors needed to change them into a standard unit. |
Apples4theteacher.com
Measure the teddy bears game. |
Conversion Calculator
A simple calculator to convert between various units. |
Convert-me.Com
Interactive calculators for many common and exotic measurement systems, including metric, Ancient Greek, Roman, and old Russian. |
CyberSleuth: Units of Measurements Worksheets
Twenty-three printable worksheets for elementary school-aged children. Focuses primarily on conversion of units of length. |
FAQ: How do I read a ruler?
Instructions on how to use metric and English rulers. |
Funbrain.com
Measurement game - Game which has several levels of difficulty for both English and metric rulers. |
GCSE Maths: Measurement
Includes length, area and volume and the use of prefixes in units. With worked examples and animations. |
How Many?
A dictionary of units of measurement: explanations of the metric system, System Internationale (SI), English customary system, and other modern measuring systems. Plus extensive links to other measurement-related Internet resources. |
How To Read A Ruler
Article describes all of those little lines and markings. |
Jack's Math
Provides several methods for determining length, width and height. |
Measurement Worksheets
Features printable worksheets. Includes English and Metric System pages. |
Measuring Angle and Distance with your Thumb
How to use body parts to estimate measurements. |
Metric 4 US
A site promoting the metric system which argues why metric is better and English is worse. Provides an English-metric online calculator. |
Metric Conversion
Java metric conversion calculator for length, weight, pressure, and volume. |
Metric Conversion Tables
Conversion factors and online calculators for metric and imperial units. |
Metric Conversion Tutorial
Step-by-step, interactive tutorial for converting metric units. |
Metric Measures
Offers equivalents for common measurements, plus how metric units are used in sports and the kitchen. |
Online Units Conversion
Gives equal values for areas, volumes, circle measurements, computer storage, currencies, distance and length, energy, fuel consumption, power, pressure, speed, temperature, time, torque, and weights. |
Origins of Measurements
Compares units of ancient times with modern ones. |
Temperature Converter Fahrenheit Celsius (Centigrade)
A temperature converter for Celsius and Fahrenheit. |
The Modern Metric System
Dictionary of metric units explaining the principles and history of the system. |
The Ruler Game
Timed game will test how quick you can read a ruler. |
Unit Conversions
Online conversions from physics units to other physics units. Includes a comprehensive set of units with definitions. |
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