Common Abbreviations in Measurement By: Emily Woodard and Abby Skeen

What is an abbreviation? An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word (or phrase). An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word (or phrase). Abbreviations are often used to save time and space. Abbreviations are often used to save time and space. Some abbreviations are followed by a period (such as Mrs., Prof., ft. and Aug.), but some are not (such as cm, min, NY, and mph). Some abbreviations are followed by a period (such as Mrs., Prof., ft. and Aug.), but some are not (such as cm, min, NY, and mph).

Abbreviation #1 In. Clues: You might find this on your ruler. You might find this on your ruler. You use it to measure your foot. You use it to measure your foot. There are twelve of these in a foot. There are twelve of these in a foot. The answer is an INCH.

Abbreviation #2 Ft. Clues: Mountains are usually measured with this. Mountains are usually measured with this. You use it to measure how tall you are. You use it to measure how tall you are. There are three of these in a yard. There are three of these in a yard. The answer is a FOOT.

Abbreviation #3 Yd. Clues: You measure a football field with this. You measure a football field with this. Material for sewing is measured with this. Material for sewing is measured with this. There are three feet in this. There are three feet in this. The answer is a YARD.

Abbreviation #4 Mi. Clues: You see this when you are driving. You see this when you are driving. In track you might run this distance. In track you might run this distance. From Jefferson County to Dollywood is about 30 of these. From Jefferson County to Dollywood is about 30 of these. The answer is a MILE.

Abbreviation #5 Cm Clues: You can measure a pencil. You can measure a pencil. You might see this on a ruler. You might see this on a ruler. 100 of these make a meter. 100 of these make a meter. The answer is a Centimeter.

Abbreviation #6 M Clues: You might use it to measure the length of a room. You might use it to measure the length of a room. It is similar to the yard measurement. It is similar to the yard measurement. It is about three feet long. It is about three feet long. The answer is a Meter.

Abbreviation #7 Km Clues: You see this when driving. You see this when driving. It is a little longer than a mile. It is a little longer than a mile. There are 1,000 meters in this. There are 1,000 meters in this. The answer is a Kilometer.