- 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.
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/dictunit/dictunit.htm
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- Apples4theteacher.com
Measure the teddy bears game.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/measure.html
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- Conversion Calculator
A simple calculator to convert between various units.
http://www.thehaws.org/convert.shtml
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- Convert-me.Com
Interactive calculators for many common and exotic measurement systems, including metric, Ancient Greek, Roman, and old Russian.
http://www.convert-me.com/en/
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- CyberSleuth: Units of Measurements Worksheets
Twenty-three printable worksheets for elementary school-aged children. Focuses primarily on conversion of units of length.
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Math/Math_Worksheets/Units_of_Measurement/
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- FAQ: How do I read a ruler?
Instructions on how to use metric and English rulers.
http://www.onlineconversion.com/faq_05.htm
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- Funbrain.com
Measurement game - Game which has several levels of difficulty for both English and metric rulers.
http://www.funbrain.com/measure/
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- GCSE Maths: Measurement
Includes length, area and volume and the use of prefixes in units. With worked examples and animations.
http://www.gcse.com/maths/measurement.htm
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- 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.
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/index.html
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- How To Read A Ruler
Article describes all of those little lines and markings.
http://www.woodzone.com/articles/Read_A_Ruler.htm
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- Jack's Math
Provides several methods for determining length, width and height.
http://www.nps.gov/whmi/educate/ortrtg/11or1.htm
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- Measurement Worksheets
Features printable worksheets. Includes English and Metric System pages.
http://www.edhelper.com/measurement.htm
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- Measuring Angle and Distance with your Thumb
How to use body parts to estimate measurements.
http://www.vendian.org/mncharity/dir3/bodyruler_angle/
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- 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.
http://www.metric4us.com/
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- Metric Conversion
Java metric conversion calculator for length, weight, pressure, and volume.
http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm
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- Metric Conversion Tables
Conversion factors and online calculators for metric and imperial units.
http://www.metric-conversion-tables.com/
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- Metric Conversion Tutorial
Step-by-step, interactive tutorial for converting metric units.
http://chemistry.boisestate.edu/rbanks/inorganic/metricconversion1.htm
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- Metric Measures
Offers equivalents for common measurements, plus how metric units are used in sports and the kitchen.
http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/kids/metric.htm
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- 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.
http://convertplus.com/
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- Origins of Measurements
Compares units of ancient times with modern ones.
http://www.iofm.net/community/kidscorner/maths/origin.htm
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- Temperature Converter Fahrenheit Celsius (Centigrade)
A temperature converter for Celsius and Fahrenheit.
http://www.albireo.ch/temperatureconverter/
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- The Modern Metric System
Dictionary of metric units explaining the principles and history of the system.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cdkaese/home.htm
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- The Ruler Game
Timed game will test how quick you can read a ruler.
http://www.rickyspears.com/rulergame/
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- Unit Conversions
Online conversions from physics units to other physics units. Includes a comprehensive set of units with definitions.
http://www.chemie.de/tools/units.php3?language=e
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