Measurement Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does 'in' stand for?

inch 3

inch 4

inch 2

inch (correct)

What is the abbreviation for foot?

What does 'yd' mean?

yard

What does 'mi' stand for?

mile Signup and view all the answers

What is the full term for 'mm'?

millimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cm' represent?

centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'm' stand for in measurements?

meter Signup and view all the answers

What is 'km' an abbreviation for?

kilometer Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fl oz' denote?

fluid ounces Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?

tsp Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tbsp' stand for?

tablespoon Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for cup?

c Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pt' stand for?

pint Signup and view all the answers

What is 'qt' an abbreviation for?

quart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gal' denote?

gallon Signup and view all the answers

What is the full term for 'ml'?

milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cm³' represent?

cubic centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What is the measurement equivalent of 'l'?

liter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oz' stand for?

ounce Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for pound?

lb Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tn' denote in measurements?

ton Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for milligram?

mg Signup and view all the answers

What does 'g' represent in measurements?

gram Signup and view all the answers

What is the full term for 'kg'?

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Study Notes

Measurement Abbreviations and Definitions

in: Abbreviation for inch, a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot.
ft: Represents foot, commonly used in measuring height and distance.
yd: Stands for yard, equivalent to 3 feet or 36 inches, used primarily in the U.S. and U.K. for measurements.
mi: Abbreviation for mile, a unit of distance equal to 5,280 feet.
mm: Represents millimeter, a metric unit for measuring length, equal to one thousandth of a meter.
cm: Stands for centimeter, equal to one-hundredth of a meter, commonly used in measuring height.
m: Abbreviation for meter, the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
km: Represents kilometer, equal to 1,000 meters, used for longer distances.
fl oz: Stands for fluid ounces, a unit of volume commonly used in cooking.
tsp: Abbreviation for teaspoon, typically used in cooking measurements for smaller amounts.
tbsp: Represents tablespoon, equivalent to three teaspoons; commonly used in cooking.
c: Stands for cup, a unit of volume used in cooking, approximately equal to 240 milliliters.
pt: Abbreviation for pint, commonly used to measure liquid volumes.
qt: Represents quart, which is equal to 2 pints or 4 cups.
gal: Stands for gallon, a larger unit of liquid volume, equal to 4 quarts.
ml: Abbreviation for milliliter, a metric unit of volume, equal to one-thousandth of a liter.
cm³: Represents cubic centimeter, equivalent to one milliliter, used for volume measurements.
l: Stands for liter, a metric unit of volume used for measuring liquids.
oz: Abbreviation for ounce, a unit of weight or volume depending on context.
lb: Represents pound, a unit of mass typically used in the U.S. for body weight.
tn: Abbreviation for ton, a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds in the U.S. or 1,000 kilograms in metric.
mg: Stands for milligram, a unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a gram.
g: Abbreviation for gram, the base unit of mass in the SI system.
kg: Represents kilogram, equal to 1,000 grams, widely used in science and industry.

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Test your knowledge of common measurement abbreviations with these flashcards. Each card features an abbreviation along with its full definition, helping you memorize key terms effectively. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their understanding of measurement units.