How to Measure Mm
Look at the unmarked lines on a metric ruler.The numbered lines represent centimeters, but the unmarked lines represent millimeters., Place the “0” end of the ruler at the starting edge., Read the numbered mark immediately before the ending edge...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look at the unmarked lines on a metric ruler.The numbered lines represent centimeters
If a metric ruler is too small, you could also use a meter stick.
The small, unnumbered lines on a meter stick that fall in between the numbered lines should still be millimeters.
Note that each 1 cm also equals 10 mm. -
Step 2: but the unmarked lines represent millimeters.
Position the ruler so that its “0” edge is evenly lined up and parallel to the starting point of the edge or line you want to measure.
The ruler might not have a "0" marked on it.
If this is the case, know that the "0" edge is simply the edge that comes directly before the marked "1" on the ruler. , Find the point at which the edge or line you are measuring ends.
Locate the numbered centimeter mark just before it, then multiply that centimeter number by 10 to determine how many millimeters it equals.
Make sure that the ruler is straight and flat against the line you are measuring.
If the edge ends on a marked number line, you can multiply that value by 10 and get your final answer.
Example:
The length of a line measures from the 0 edge to the 2 mark, so that line is 20 (2 * 10) mm long. ,, The sum of your converted centimeter value and your extra millimeter value will equal the total number of millimeters in length for your measured edge or line.
Example:
A line extends from the 0 mark to the fifth line past the 7 mark, so its length is 75 mm. 7 * 10 = 70 70 + 5 = 75 -
Step 3: Place the “0” end of the ruler at the starting edge.
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Step 4: Read the numbered mark immediately before the ending edge.
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Step 5: Count the unnumbered lines after the last numbered mark.Count the number of millimeter marks in between the last numbered mark you just identified and the actual ending point of the object being measured.
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Step 6: Add the two values together to calculate the length in millimeters.
Detailed Guide
If a metric ruler is too small, you could also use a meter stick.
The small, unnumbered lines on a meter stick that fall in between the numbered lines should still be millimeters.
Note that each 1 cm also equals 10 mm.
Position the ruler so that its “0” edge is evenly lined up and parallel to the starting point of the edge or line you want to measure.
The ruler might not have a "0" marked on it.
If this is the case, know that the "0" edge is simply the edge that comes directly before the marked "1" on the ruler. , Find the point at which the edge or line you are measuring ends.
Locate the numbered centimeter mark just before it, then multiply that centimeter number by 10 to determine how many millimeters it equals.
Make sure that the ruler is straight and flat against the line you are measuring.
If the edge ends on a marked number line, you can multiply that value by 10 and get your final answer.
Example:
The length of a line measures from the 0 edge to the 2 mark, so that line is 20 (2 * 10) mm long. ,, The sum of your converted centimeter value and your extra millimeter value will equal the total number of millimeters in length for your measured edge or line.
Example:
A line extends from the 0 mark to the fifth line past the 7 mark, so its length is 75 mm. 7 * 10 = 70 70 + 5 = 75
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