Quick Answer:The Trundle Wheel is a moulded plastic measuring wheel with a 1 m circumference, marked every 5 cm with larger diamond marks every 25 cm, and fitted with a pointer, non-slip tyre and detachable handle.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
1 m circumference.
Marked every 5 cm, with larger diamond marks every 25 cm.
Pointer for measuring intermediate distances.
Non-slip tyre.
Detachable handle for easy storage.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Circumference
1 m
Markings
Every 5 cm; diamond marks every 25 cm
Material
Moulded plastic
Tyre
Non-slip
Handle
Detachable
How It Is Used
Children push the wheel along the ground and count the turns, each one being 1 m, then use the pointer and markings for any part of a metre. The wheel also demonstrates the relationship between the circumference and diameter of a circle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far does the Trundle Wheel travel in one turn?
One full turn covers 1 m, its circumference. Marks every 5 cm and diamond marks every 25 cm, used with the pointer, measure part turns.
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