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What is the English System of Measurement?
The English system of measurement is most commonly used in the United States, and it includes various units for distance, volume, weight, time, speed, and temperature.
Distance is measured in _____, feet, yards, and miles.
inches
Which of the following is a unit of fluid volume?
How many ounces are in a pound?
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Time is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and _____ .
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What is the primary unit of speed in the English system?
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What is temperature measured in?
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Study Notes
English System of Measurement
- Primarily used in the United States; not widely adopted in England.
- Includes various units for measuring different quantities, with equivalents for conversions.
Units of Distance
- Measured in inches (in.), feet (ft.), yards (yd.), and miles (mi.).
- Key conversions include:
- 12 inches = 1 foot
- 3 feet = 1 yard
- 5,280 feet = 1 mile
Units of Fluid Volume
- Also known as capacity; measures the space occupied by liquids.
- Measured in fluid ounces (fl. oz.), cups (c.), pints (pt.), quarts (qt.), and gallons (gal.).
- Key conversions include:
- 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup
- 2 cups = 1 pint
- 2 pints = 1 quart
- 4 quarts = 1 gallon
- Solid objects are typically measured in cubic units.
Units of Weight
- Measures the force of gravity on an object.
- Measured in ounces (oz.), pounds (lb.), and tons.
- Key conversions include:
- 16 ounces = 1 pound
- 2,000 pounds = 1 ton
Units of Time
- Time is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years.
- Key conversions include:
- 60 seconds = 1 minute
- 60 minutes = 1 hour
- 24 hours = 1 day
- 7 days = 1 week
- 365 days ≈ 1 year
- Year approximation accounts for leap years and varies in month lengths.
Unit of Speed
- Speed measures the time taken to cover a distance.
- Most common unit is miles per hour (mph).
Unit of Temperature
- Temperature gauges the heat content of an object.
- Measured in degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
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