1.5 Converting Customary Units

1. 1.5 Converting Customary Units

2. Customary Units of Measure • The inch, foot, yard, mileare the basic units of measuring length in the “customary” scale • The basic units of mass or weight in the customary system are the ounce (oz), pound (lb), and ton. • The basic units of capacity in the customary system are the pint, quart, and gallon.

3. More Units of Measure • In the customary system, how would you measure: • The distance from the school to the mall? • The length of a paper clip? • The amount of soda pop in a bottle? • Your weight?

4. Customary Units of Length • 1 foot = ____ inches • 1 yard = ____ feet • 1 mile = ____ feet

5. Reminder! • To convert from larger units to smaller units, _________ • To convert from smaller units to larger units, ________

6. 6 yd = ____ ft 1.5 mi = ____ ft 120 in = ___ ft Complete each sentence.

7. Customary Units of Weight • 1 pound = ____ ounces • 1 ton (T) = ____ pounds

8. 120 oz = ____ lb 4 T = _____ lb 3 T = _____ oz Complete each sentence.

9. Customary Units of Capacity • 1 cup = ____ fluid ounces (fl oz) • 1 pint (pt) = ____ cups • 1 quart (qt) = ____ pints • 1 gallon (gal) = ____ quarts

10. 3 gal = ____ qt 2 c = ____ fl oz 12 p = ____ qt 8 c = _____ qt Complete each sentence.