Measurement Vocabulary Chapter 11
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What are customary units?

  • Units of measurement used in Europe
  • Units of measurement only for cooking
  • Units of measurement used in the United States (correct)
  • Units of measurement used in Asia

What is 12 inches equal to?

1 foot

How many feet are in one yard?

3 feet

How many feet are there in one mile?

<p>5,280 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to convert in measurements?

<p>To change from one unit of measurement to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

How heavy is a hippo?

<p>1 ton</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces are in one pound?

<p>16 ounces</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces are in one cup?

<p>8 ounces</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pints are in one quart?

<p>2 pints</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many quarts are in a gallon?

<p>4 quarts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of a large tomato?

<p>1 pound</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much milk can a baby bottle hold?

<p>1 cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common selling unit for milk?

<p>gallon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would a nail polish bottle contain?

<p>about 1 ounce of nail polish</p> Signup and view all the answers

What size container is motor oil typically sold in?

<p>quart sized containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Customary Units Overview

  • Customary units are the measurement systems used in the United States, including foot, pound, gallon, and degrees Fahrenheit.

Length Measurements

  • Common customary units of length include inch (in), foot (ft), yard (yd), and mile (mi).
  • 12 inches equal 1 foot.
  • 1 yard is equivalent to 3 feet.
  • 1 mile consists of 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards.

Measurement Conversion

  • Converting involves changing from one unit of measurement to another.

Weight Measurements

  • Weight represents how heavy an object is, measured in customary units.
  • Usual weight units include ounce (oz), pound (lb), and ton (T).
  • 1 pound equals 16 ounces.
  • 1 ton is equal to 2,000 pounds.

Weight References

  • A slice of bread typically weighs about 1 ounce.
  • A large tomato generally weighs around 1 pound.
  • A hippopotamus weighs approximately 1 ton.

Capacity Measurements

  • Customary units of capacity include ounces (fl oz), cup (c), pint (pt), quart (qt), and gallon (gal).
  • 1 cup is equal to 8 ounces.
  • 1 pint equals 2 cups or 16 ounces.
  • 1 quart consists of 2 pints or 32 ounces.
  • 1 gallon is equivalent to 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 128 ounces.

Capacity References

  • A nail polish bottle contains about 1 ounce of nail polish.
  • A baby bottle typically holds about 1 cup of milk.
  • A standard water bottle generally contains approximately 1 pint of water.
  • Motor oil is commonly sold in quart-sized containers.
  • Milk is frequently sold by the gallon.

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Test your knowledge of customary units of measurement with this vocabulary quiz. Covering terms related to length, weight, and volume, this quiz is perfect for reinforcing your understanding of Chapter 11 concepts. Make sure to familiarize yourself with important definitions and conversions.

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