Measurement Vocabulary Chapter 11

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.

Description

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.