line standing just above the labeled 0—that line is the zero mark.
extend the measuring tool over the length. lay the measuring stick or measuring tape flat over the surface of the object. keep the entire tool perpendicular to the starting edge.
continue to extend the measuring tool over the entire length until you reach the other edge of the intended length.
identify the largest whole number. go to the ending edge of the object to be measured and look for the largest whole number that shows just before that ending edge. write down that whole number.
make sure that you write down the unit of measurement along with the whole number.
when the edge 