HOW TO READ A SCALE RULER
Locate appropriate scale factor at end of scale ruler
Place line or object to be measured at zero
Read measurements from side of scale factor to end of line or object Scale factor on left = Read measurements from left to right
Scale factor on right = Read measurements from right to left
Be careful to read measurements from lowest to greatest (ascending) order
Be careful not to read measurements from scale factor from other end of scale ruler
To measure foot increment, move scale ruler to lowest foot increment and record
To measure inch increment, measure line or object from left of zero (scale factor on left) or right of zero (scale factor on right) Note: Measurements from zero to scale factor are 12 inches or 1 foot
Determine measurements by determining 3”, 6” and 9” increments first
Record measurement in foot and inches Record measurement in foot and inches. Do not forget symbols for foot ( ‘ ) and inches ( “ )
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HOW TO READ A SCALE RULER
Complete problems on Pages 1 – 3 below Complete problems on Pages 1 – 3 below. Do not forget correct units (otherwise wrong)
Measure line according to appropriate scale and record in space provided.