4.8 Measurement Review

There are 1,760 yards in 1 mile. Using this information, determine the equivalent measurements and fill in the missing space in the chart.

3 feet = 1 yard

_____ ft. = 3 yds.

16 ounces (oz.) = 1 pound (lb.)

____ lbs. = 64 oz.

36 inches (in.) = 1 yard (yd.)

____ yd. = 72 in.

Which unit of measure would be most appropriate to determine the length of a crayon?

• meter

• centimeter

• millimeter

What is the most appropriate unit to determine the length of a house?

• inches

• yards

• miles

What is the most appropriate unit to determine the length between 2 cities

• inches

• feet

• yards

• miles

What is the most appropriate unit to determine the length of a marker?

• inches

• feet

• yards

• miles

How long is the thumbtack?

_____ of an inch

Type your answer as a fraction. (Use / for fraction bar.)

What is the length of the paper clip to the nearest centimeter?

• 2 cm

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

• 5 cm