Rulers can be used to measure small distances of a few centimeters (cm).
They are able to measure to the nearest millimeter (mm)
Trundle Wheels
When measuring larger distances (of a few meters) a tape measure is more appropriate or, when measuring even larger distances, a trundle wheel
Trundle wheels can be used to measure large distances
Measuring through cylinders
Measuring cylinders can be used to measure the volume of liquids
By measuring the change in volume, a measuring cylinder can also be used to find the volume of an irregular shape
Measuring cylinders can be used to determine the volume of a liquid or an irregular shaped solid