metersticks

Hundred-centimeter rulers

Metersticks are measuring devices one meter in length, marked with centimeter and millimeter graduations.

They serve the same function as yardsticks in countries using the metric system.

The science teacher handed out metersticks for the experiment.

measurement

yardsticks

Criteria for evaluation

millimeters · graduations · increments · calibration · precision · units · dimensions · markings · scales · measuring

woodworking

straightedge

Line-drawing tool

carpentry · workshop · alignment · guiding · measuring · sawing · crafting · tools · layout · precision

classroom

science

Systematic study through observation

students · chalkboard · physics · experiments · education · school · lessons · apparatus · teaching · laboratory

Opposites
measuring tool rigidity

meterstickstape measures

Flexible marked length finders

measuring tapes · string

measurement system

metersticksyardsticks

Criteria for evaluation

precision level

metersticksmicrometers

Precision small-distance instruments

calipers · odometers

Family

meterstick

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G