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Using Units of Measurement

Using Units of Measurement . Customary Units of Measure are used only here in the United States of America. Metric Units are used outside the United States of America Customary Units of Measure are used only here in the United States of America Why are there 2 ways to measure?

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Using Units of Measurement

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  1. Using Units ofMeasurement Customary Units of Measure are used only here in the United States of America

  2. Metric Units are used outside the United States of America • Customary Units of Measure are used only here in the United States of America • Why are there 2 ways to measure? • Which one is better? • Will the US ever switch to the metric system?

  3. METRIC LENGTH

  4. How large is a millimeter? The width of a pin

  5. How large is a centimeter? The width of the top of your finger

  6. How large is a meter? About the width of one & 1/2 doors 1 meter

  7. How large is a kilometer? Gas station A little over 1/2 of a mile 1 kilometer Holly Springs

  8. METRIC CAPCITY

  9. How large is a milliliter? About a drop of liquid

  10. How large is a liter? Half of a 2 Liter bottle 1 liter

  11. How heavy is a gram? A paper clip weighs about 1 gram

  12. How heavy is a kilogram? A kitten weighs about 1 kilogram

  13. CUSTOMARY LENGTH

  14. How long is an inch? A quarter is about an inch wide 1 inch

  15. How long is a foot? About the Length from your elbow to wrist. 1 foot

  16. How long is a yard? About the width of a door 1 yard

  17. How long is a mile? Four times around a track

  18. CUSTOMARY CAPACITY

  19. How much liquid makes a cup? The amount in a carton of milk in the lunchroom.

  20. How much is a pint? A pint is 2 cups.

  21. How much is a quart? A quart is 4 cups OR 2 pints. ½ of a pitcher

  22. What amount is a gallon? A gallon is equal to 16 cups 8 pints or 4 quarts.

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