Weights & Measurements in Logistics Quiz

What is the main unit of weight in the metric system? Choose the best answer for each question.

• Pound (lb)

• Kilogram (kg)

• Ounce (oz)

• Gallon (gal)

How many kilograms are in 1 Metric Ton (MT)? Choose the best answer for each question.

• 500 kg

• 1,000 kg

• 2,000 kg

• 1,500 kg

What unit do we often use in the US to measure the weight of things? Choose the best answer for each question.

• Kilogram (kg)

• Metric Ton (MT)

• Pound (lb)

• Liter (L)

What does a cubic meter (m³) measure? Choose the best answer for each question.

• How heavy something is

• How much space something takes up

• How long something is

• How hot something is

If a pallet is 48 inches by 40 inches, what type of unit is that? Choose the best answer for each question.

• Metric Units

• Imperial Units or United States/United Kingdom

• Volume Units

• Temperature Units

What does TEU mean in shipping?

• Total Equipment Unit

• Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit

• Transportation Efficiency Unit

• Truck Equipment Unit

If a truck goes 60 miles per hour (mph), what is a similar speed in metric?

• Kilometers per Hour (km/h)

• Meters per Second (m/s)

• Feet per Minute (ft/min)

• Liters per Hour (L/h)

Why do we measure temperature in Celsius (°C) in logistics?

• It helps keep cold items safe.

• It is the only way to measure in the US.

• It is easier to change to Fahrenheit.

• It is used for measuring weight.

If a warehouse wants to know how much space a box takes, what should they measure?

• Weight in pounds

• Volume in cubic meters

• Length in feet

• Temperature in Fahrenheit

Why do companies use both metric and imperial units?

• To make things confusing

• To fit different countries' needs

• To make math harder

• To not use any standard measurements