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Measurement Tutorials and Lessons

Tutorials, lessons and guides to mastering the measurement concepts in math.
A Formula Sheet for Shapes
A handy page with the forumulas for solving surface and areas for rectangles, parrallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, circles, rectangular solids, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres.
All About Measurements
Everything you need to know about measurement concepts and then some! This tutorial addreses topics including time, mass, length, the metric system, volume, temperature and mass.
Area Converter
This interactive applet converts metric/imperial quickly to help with measurement assignments.
Circles and Other Conic Sections
This tutorial provides excellent examples for circles and conic sections. Formulas and graphic descriptions help assist understanding. High School level.
Circumference and Area of Circles
A very straight forward tutorial to help you understand the parts of a circle and how to calculate its area and circumference. Print for a handy reference.
Dr. Math Answers Measurement Questions
A comprehensive listing of questions and solutions from Dr. Math. Includes: fractions, time, factorials, conversions, polygons, measurement comparisons and much more.
Interactive Lessons - Area
Interactive and easy to follow lessons on perimeter and area of polygons. Included here are: rectangles, parrallelograms, trapezoids etc.
Measurement and Unit Conversions
A comprhensive listing of tutorials and activities to understand, metrics, time, conversions, temperature, non-standard and standard units including imperial and metric.
Measurement Conversion Factors
Conversion procedures for US and international units. Includes: area, force, length, mass, volume and many real life applications.
Measurement Facts
A variety of tutorials, definitions and how to's to help with all of your measurement problems.
Measure for Measure
A large collection of sites that estimate, calculate, evaluate, and translate. A comprehensive collection of interactive conversion tools. Let the tools do your work for you! (Scroll down)
Polygon Introduction
A introduction to polygons. Learn where they get their names and what each one looks like.
Triangle Area Applet
This triangle area applet lets you solve a variety of area problems with triangles. Select from easy to hard.
Units of Volume Converter
Convert your units of volume on line quickly and easily to assist with your measurement problems.

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