Edited: Converting Units of Measurement

Converting Units of Measurement

​...a review.

Multiple Choice

oz is the abreviation for...

• pounds

• ounces

• kilogram

• gram

Multiple Choice

What is the abreviation for pounds?

• T

• oz

• lbs

• qt

When Converting units we follow this rule

BIG --- small = MULTIPLY

3 yd-- ft? we 3 x 3 = 9ft because 1 yd=3ft so 3 yd x 3ft each = 9ft

small---BIG = DIVIDE

6 c -- pints ? we are doing small units to big

6c /2 because 1pint=2cups so if I have 6c/2 = 3 pints

Multiple Choice

What do we do to convert BIG units---small unit

km---m

• divide

• multiply

Open Ended

How many cups are in 2 pints?

Open Ended

How much is 5km in meters?

Open Ended

3 gallons has how many quarts?

Open Ended

Jacob has 5 pints of lemonade. How many cups can he pour?

Open Ended

30 lbs = _____ oz ?

Open Ended

21 feet = _____ yds

Open Ended

6,000 lbs = _____ T

Challenge Final Review Question!

Open Ended

Is 5,000 pounds of feathers equivalent to 5,000 pounds of bricks? Justify your thinking.