Measuring Length

Measuring Length

7th Grade · Math · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can measure length using appropriate tools and units.

  • 1

    Before taking any measurements, you must calibrate your document to the correct scale in the measurements panel.

  • 2

    The Length tool takes individual linear measurements between two points, while the Polylength tool measures multiple connected line segments.

  • 3

    To ensure accurate measurements, especially on vector PDFs, you can use the snap to content option, and the diameter tool measures the distance across a circle.