Measurement in the Real World Name

Measurement
Thing or object Why?

Airport Timetable The people who have flights people don’t miss their flights and
they get luggage on time.
Sports day
The NIST timetable the right time so we can get to snack on
Time time.

Earth So we know how much land we have to use and to spare and
how many things we can make.

Mass

A glass of water So we know that we drink enough water because some people
get sick and need to drink lots of water.
Water bottle
So we know how much water we have for the day and we
Capacity should have enough.

Pool The people want to know how much water is in there pool so
they don’t want to waste water.
Shoebox
So you know if your boots can fit in the shoe box and if there is
Volume enough space.

Bed So you know how to sleep and which size bed to buy.

Room So you can fit all the stuff in your room and how much you can
fit in the room.
Person
Length So you know how tall you are and when go to the hospital they
can test you properly.