How to Measure and Use a Ruler

What is a Ruler?

A ruler is a tool that measure the lengths or width of objects in inches or centimeters. It is common practice to use rulers as an everyday item when making choices in our life. We use rulers when measuring if a new piece of furniture will fit in our room, picking our shoe size, measuring our height, and more.

There are various types of rulers, each designed for specific measuring jobs. Below will be a description of the different rulers and how to use them for the respective purposes. But before we talk about the different rulers lets talk about the different units of measurements found on a ruler.