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Measurement (26)
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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
Conversion Calculator 
A simple calculator to convert between various units.
http://www.thehaws.org/convert.shtml
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/
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/
Funbrain.com 
Measurement game - Game which has several levels of difficulty for both English and metric rulers.
http://www.funbrain.com/measure/
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
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
How To Read A Ruler 
Article describes all of those little lines and markings.
http://www.woodzone.com/articles/Read_A_Ruler.htm
Jack's Math 
Provides several methods for determining length, width and height.
http://www.nps.gov/whmi/educate/ortrtg/11or1.htm
Learning About Time 
History and description of clocks with lessons on telling the time. Includes an interactive tutor. [Requires Java]
http://arcytech.org/java/clock/
Measurement Worksheets 
Features printable worksheets. Includes English and Metric System pages.
http://www.edhelper.com/measurement.htm
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/
Metric Conversion 
Java metric conversion calculator for length, weight, pressure, and volume.
http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm
Metric Conversion Chart 
Online metric conversion calculator includes metric, US customary and Imperial unit conversions.
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/conversions.html
Metric Conversion Tables 
Conversion factors and online calculators for metric and imperial units.
http://www.metric-conversion-tables.com/
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
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/
Origins of Measurements 
Compares units of ancient times with modern ones.
http://www.iofm.net/community/kidscorner/maths/origin.htm
Percent Change Calculator 
Measures the difference in values using percentages. Includes bar graphs with the answer.
http://www.percent-change.com/
The Modern Metric System 
Dictionary of metric units explaining the principles and history of the system.
http://web8.ehost-services.com/cdkaese/metre/
The Ruler Game 
Timed game will test how quick you can read a ruler.
http://www.rickyspears.com/rulergame/
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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