Preform Mensuration and calculation

• Measuring Tools


  These are used to measure dimensions implementing any work with precision and also used for largely for carrying out different types of measurements.
• 2 Types of Systems of Measurement:

  1. Metric / Decimal System
  2. English / Imperial System
• Metric System

  • Created in france in 1799
  • it is also the decimal system of measurement
• Examples of Metric System:

  1. Meter
  2. Liter
  3. Grams
  4. Celsius
• English System

  • Created in england in 1866
  • Measuring using body parts and familiar objects
  • It is the foot-pound system of measurement
• English system is being used by three countries, what are those?

  1. USA
  2. Liberia
  3. Myanmar
• Examples of English System Units:

  1. Inch
  2. Ton
  3. Time
  4. Mile
  5. Fahrenheit
  6. Gallon
  7. Pound
  8. Foot
  9. Ounce
  10. Pint
  11. Yard
• Vicinity Map

  • also known as the location context map or an overview map
  • provides a broader perspective on an area in which is specific location or point of interest is situated
  • Less detailed that the main or detailed maps and are used to give users a sense of where they are in relation to larger geographic features
• Location Map

  • More detailed map that focuses specifically on a single location or point of interest
  • It provides finer detail and may include street level information building layouts or other specific details about the area of interest.