What We Measure

Quantitative  Data Type	Instrument Used	Unit of Measurement
Mass	Weight scales/weight balance	Gram
Distance	Meter stick	Meters, km, cm, mm
Volume (liquids)	Beakers/Graduated cylinder/containers	ml, liters
Volume (solids)	Meter sticks	cm3
Temperature	Thermometer	Celsius
Time	Timer/Clock/Watch	Seconds, Minutes,Milisecond, Hour, Week, Month, Year
Density	Hydrometer	g'cm3