What is the past tense of "measure"?

The past simple of "measure" is "measured". Please measure the length of this table.

What is the past participle of "measure"?

The past participle of "measure" is "measured". Use it after have/has/had: "I have measured".

What is a common mistake with "measure"?

Wrong: "I measure the table yesterday.". Correct: "I measured the table yesterday.". Past action requires past tense 'measured', not present 'measure'.

Conjugation of "Measure" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: Is "measure" regular or irregular?

"Measure" is a regular English verb. Both past simple and past participle are formed by adding -ed.

Q: How do you pronounce "measure"?

/ˈmɛʒər/ — Primary stress on first syllable: MEZH-er. The -ure ending sounds like 'ger'.

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All 12 Tenses of "Measure"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "measure" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I measure`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I measured`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will measure`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am measuring`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was measuring`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be measuring`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have measured`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had measured`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have measured`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been measuring`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been measuring`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been measuring`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Measure" — Measured

The past simple of "measure" is "measured" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

She measured the ingredients carefully before baking. A2

Past Participle of "Measure" — Measured

The past participle of "measure" is "measured" — the same form as the past simple, since "measure" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have measured") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was measured").

She measured the ingredients carefully before baking. A2

Is "Measure" Regular or Irregular?

"Measure" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "measured". The 3rd-person singular present is "measures" and the gerund/present participle is "measuring".

Conjugation pattern: Regular: base + -ed

How to Pronounce "Measure" and Its Forms

Measure: /ˈmɛʒər/ — Stress pattern: Oo

Primary stress on first syllable: MEZH-er. The -ure ending sounds like 'ger'.

Syllable breakdown: mea · sure

How to Use "Measure" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use with direct objects (measure something). Common in cooking, construction, and science.

S + measure + N
S + measure + N + with/using + instrument

Example Sentences with "Measure" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: Please measure the length of this table. A1
Simple Past: She measured the ingredients carefully before baking. A2
Simple Future: The scientist will measure the compound's temperature precisely. B1

Common Collocations with "Measure"

measure carefully
measure the distance
measure twice, cut once

When to Use "Measure" vs Similar Verbs

"measure" vs "treasure"

Same ending sound but different meaning; treasure is valuables

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

gauge — for estimating or determining quantity
calculate — when computing numerical values
assess — for evaluating quality or value

Common Mistakes with "Measure"

Wrong: She measure often.
Correct: She measures often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Origin and Etymology of "Measure"

From Latin metiri, to mete out or apportion.

Other Forms of "Measure"

Noun: measurement
Adjective: measurable

Conjugation Tables for "Measure"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not measure · He does not measure
Simple past: I did not measure · She did not measure
Present perfect: I have not measured · He has not measured

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you measure? · Does he measure?
Simple past: Did you measure?
Present perfect: Have you measured?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is measured
Simple past passive: It was measured
Present perfect passive: It has been measured

Frequently Asked Questions About "Measure"

Is "measure" regular or irregular?: "measure" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "measured".
What is the past tense of "measure"?: The simple past of "measure" is "measured".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "measure"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I measure every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am measuring right now."