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System of Measurement

A system of measurement uses units to quantify things that can be measured. Common units include the English and metric systems. The English system uses inches, feet, yards and miles while the metric system uses millimeters, centimeters, decimeters and meters. Conversion between English and metric units is done using established equivalents, such as 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Measurements are read on a graduated scale, with centimeter graduations increasing by 0.5 mm. Quantities can be converted between units using the appropriate conversion factors.

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System of Measurement

A system of measurement uses units to quantify things that can be measured. Common units include the English and metric systems. The English system uses inches, feet, yards and miles while the metric system uses millimeters, centimeters, decimeters and meters. Conversion between English and metric units is done using established equivalents, such as 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Measurements are read on a graduated scale, with centimeter graduations increasing by 0.5 mm. Quantities can be converted between units using the appropriate conversion factors.

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SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT

MENSURATION
A system of measurement is a set of units
which can be used to specify anything can be
measured.
These are common units of measurement used
in making layout and
installation of electrical materials:
A. Linear measures
• 1. English system provides the creative way on how people can
measure
by themselves. For example, people measure shorter distance on the
ground with their feet. They measure long distances by their palms
which is equal to a
• yard.
• Inch
• Yard
• Miles
A. Linear measures
2. Metric system is a decimalized system of measurement. It exists in
several variations with different choices of base units. Metric units are
widely used around the world for personal, commercial and scientific
purpose.
• Millimeter
• Centimeter
• Decimeter
• Meter
B. English units and each equivalent

•12 inches = foot(ft)


•1 foot = 0.33yard (yd)
•1 yard = 36 inches
C. Metric units and each equivalent

•10millimeter (mm) = 1centimeter


(cm)
•10centimeter = 1decimeter(dm)
•10 decimeter = 1meter
D. English to metric equivalent

•1 inch = 2.54 cm
•1 foot = 30.48 cm
•1 yard = 91.44 cm
E. The centimeter graduation

The graduation shows that every digit is .5mm


How to read the cm graduation:
1. First graduation is .5 mm Note: If the graduation reaches 10mm, it is equivalent to
2. Second graduation is 1mm 1cm.
3. Third graduation is 1.5mm
4. Fourth graduation is 2mm
The inch graduation

PLEASE REFERS TO EIM KTO 12 MODULE PPGS. 61-62


Converting the unit of measurement from
English to metric and vice versa
Example:
1. 12 inches = ________ cm
Since
12 inches = 2.54 cm
1 inch
12 x 2.54 cm
Cancel the common unit and apply cross multiplication.
Perform the indicated operation.
1
Therefore: 12 inches = 30.48 cm
2. 6 feet = ________ inches
Since
6 feet = 12 inches
1 feet
6 x 12 inches
1
Therefore: 6 feet = 72 inches

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